by lighthouse | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 17:16 “They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.” Jesus is speaking. They is you. I is Jesus. You and Jesus are identical in that you and Jesus do not follow the thinking of this world in its lack of respect for the true God. Man’s thinking does not include —what does God say? Man’s thinking is very self centered and conclusions are drawn based on one’s desires even while suffering dire consequences. Your and my thinking is totally based on–what does God say? That is why we so enjoy studying His Word. Be a unique thinker! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:16 “In a little while you will see me no more, and then in a little while you will see me.” Jesus always known exactly what He is talking about. He knew He would ascend into Heaven. He knew He would return. The first happened while the second coming is about to happen. The most important truth you and I can gather from this absolute truth of our Savior is—-be prepared! A lack of preparation could not be worse. Study His Book—know who He is—grow in faith. All of our eternal lives depend on it.
by lighthouse | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:7 “But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” God had a plan. Everything our God chooses for us is orderly, consistent and beneficial to those whom He loves. You and I need the Counselor–that is our Comforter, the Holy Spirit who lives within each of us. Jesus knew and knows we need help. That’s right–you need help. I need help. Without that help we are lost—and who wants to be lost? Praise God for having the Counselor living within each of us—we can live in the comfort, peace and security only He provides.”
by lighthouse | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:1 “All this I have told you so that you will not go astray.” You and I are influenced by both the thinking of society and the thinking of our Savior. If we don’t read our Bibles and learn what our God has to tell us about life and death and Himself and His expectations we can do nothing less than be influenced by the fallible thoughts of society. Nothing could be more damaging. Society destroys family and individual stabilities. God thinking produces strong families and individual security. We all make a choice.
by lighthouse | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” God’s principles and truths are not enjoyed by many in the world. Jesus was even threatened with death many times before He was actually put to death for His exposing the truth. You and I have the responsibility of knowing God’s truths, which is why we study His Word, we are also responsible for telling others His truths. What a joy it is to be His adopted child but expect to be not liked by many.
by lighthouse | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” Every faith filled Christian is not the creator of his own faith filled live; rather God has chosen him/her to live and teach others the joy of life with our Savior. Imagine—you are CHOSEN. Does that mean God has written your name in the Book of Life? Absolutely-Definitely-Without Question. You and I are both humbled and honored. What a fantastic Savior, Advocate and King we praise. Thank you, God. Have a great weekend.
