by lighthouse | Mar 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
I John 3:1a “How great is the love the Father has lavished on us, that we should be called the children of God!” When children are raised by loving parents they live in a beautiful world. Security, love, discipline and a very bright future are gifts which are wonderful—never seen, always felt.When we are raised by our Heavenly Father all the above happen in perfect form. In addition, the one important item also included in the above are the gifts of inheritance. The most important gift: however, which only our God can give is the gift of eternal life. How wonderful it is to be children of our Heavenly Father. You and I can never thank Him enough.
by lighthouse | Mar 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
I John 2:25 “And now, dear children, continue in him, so that when he appears we may be confident and unashamed before him at his coming.” None of us need to doubt that Jesus is coming a second time. Christians can appear berfore Him with all the confidence anyone can have. Never look at yourself as being unworthy—if you do, you do not understand the entire purpose of Jesus’ life, death and resurrection. Jesus has made you and me worthy. He has redeemed us. He has made us perfect. That is very hard for our human nature to believe. Reread our passage for today—-God’s Word is absolute truth. You are beyond alright— God sees you as perfect. Believe and Praise God. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Mar 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
I John 2:26 “I am writing these things to you about those who are trying to lead you astray.” There is no such thing as absolute truth. Everyone has a right to their own opinion. Who are you to insist your opinion is correct? These are three thoughts which dominate the world’s thinking and if you don’t accept God’s authority they seem to be logical conclusions. However, as soon as one accepts God’s authority as absolute authority these statements become incorrect and meaningless. Now the question becomes very personal–Are you swayed by the conclusions of the world or do you look to our God as absolute authority? As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.
by lighthouse | Mar 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
I John 2:22a “Who is the liar? It is the man who denies that Jesus is the Christ…” The importance of knowing Jesus is beyond obvious. Much of the world denies Jesus, His magnificence and His redemptive work. John is telling us that it is impossible to enjoy life on this earth and eternally without knowing Jesus. That makes Jesus of ultra importance. Not only do Christians know Jesus, we also have a relationship with Him which provides each of us with the security and joy found nowhere else. We never want to deny our Dear Savior.
by lighthouse | Mar 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
I John 2:18a “Dear children…” John exposed his warm and loving heart to all of us. He knew the truth. He had a deep desire for all of us to know Jesus, our Heavenly Father and the Holy Spirit–The Trinity–The true God. He could have begun this verse with—listen everyone, but he rather opened the verse with the soft, loving words a loving, caring earthly father would have for his dear children. We cannot read John’s letter without gaining his deep love for his Savior as well as his deep concern for those he is teaching. How blessed we are to know John.
by lighthouse | Mar 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
I John 2:17 “The world and its desires pass away, but the man who does the will of God lives forever.” Man’s greatest fear is death. Everyone wants health and life saving medicine and a painless life. Getting old is not what one desires because next comes the inevitable–death. If the preceeding thoughts are true why wouldn’t we all want to do the will of God? The promise is eternal life. No need for medicine, no pain, no fear of death, no problems which come with age—all we have to do is the will of our God. Sounds like a simple solution to our problems doesn’t it?
