by lighthouse | Aug 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:16 “Truly I am your servant, Lord; I serve you just as my mother did; you have freed me from my chains.” Do you have a strong desire to be a servant? Do you have a strong desire for Someone else to control you? Is your desire to not be of your own, but to follow the will of your Master? The correct answer to all three questions is the same–yes. But, it seems like then you and I have given up total independence. Yes, we have. And have gained the most joyful and secure life possible being faithful to the One who could not love us more. Enjoy being blessed by the Great Master of the Universe.
by lighthouse | Aug 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:15 “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his faithful servant.” Every moment in the life of a faithful, yet sinful, child of God is of great value, loved and cherished by our God. How can God love each of when, at times, we are not loveable? I can’t say any of us understand that. We never will understand that. He looks forward to our being with Himself for eternity. He looks forward to our death as should we. What a phenomenal God we trust and can place our full confidence in.
by lighthouse | Aug 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:13 “I will life up the cup of salvation and call on the name of the Lord.” To know the true God and to have an ever-growing relationship with Him carries with it the most treasured eternal gift imaginable. To ignore or to deny God is the most detrimental mistake imaginable. Our Psalmist could not be clearer–live in the joy provided by our Lord God Almighty! Worship Him and live in the security only He can provide.
by lighthouse | Aug 3, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 117:1 “Praise the Lord, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.” The unique word–extol–is dominate in this passage. We rarely use the word extol. I don’t think I have ever used the word except in reference to praising God. To praise God is to honor and worship Him with high regard, while to extol Him is to praise, worship and honor Him at a level where there is nothing higher. You and I extol Him!
by lighthouse | Jul 31, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:12 “What shall I return to the Lord for all his goodness to me? Our Psalmist asks a very pertinent question. We can’t possibly do for Him what He has done for us. Besides that, there is no need for such. His sacrifice for us is both beyond measure and impossible to comprehend the love His sacrifice displays. The answer to the question is: our loyal faithfulness. That is all our Lord asks and He will even help us with that as we prayerfully ask. What a gracious and wonderfully loving God we joyfully and thankfully serve! Have a great weekend..
by lighthouse | Jul 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:7 “Return to your rest, my soul, for the Lord has been good to you.” Life on earth can be very difficult, full of anxiety and depression. If you care to, google-what % of the population of the US suffers from anxiety and/or depression. You will find between 20-30%. Then google–what is the solution and you will find various drugs and vitamins. No google suggestion suggests–pray for a faith or a stronger faith. Drugs and vitamins and eating properly are certainly aids to health, both mentally and physically; but what about nutrition for our souls? You and I need this nourishment or we can’t possibly be healthy. Study His Word–rest in God’s arms–trust in Him–your and my soul will breath relief and enjoy living with a calm.
by lighthouse | Jul 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:5 “The Lord is gracious and righteous; our God is full of compassion.” Patient, understanding, empathetic, forgiving, upright, holy, just, loving, gentle, tender are only a few words which aptly describe our God. That is the best friend we could possibly have. Can all of us learn from our Almighty God? And He is with us through all eternity. Would you call yourself blessed?
by lighthouse | Jul 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm116:2 “Because he turned his ear to me, I will call on him as long as I live.” It is impossible for our God to be more loving, caring, thoughtful, comforting, concerned and whatever adjectives/verbs or descriptive words we can imagine describing His being our God and we being His adopted children. There is no greater love that the love He has for you and me. That love results in the second half of this verse. Again, how blessed we are.
by lighthouse | Jul 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 116:1 “I love the Lord, for he heard my voice; he heard my cry for mercy.” Without faith all of life is hopeless and meaningless and purposeless. With faith life becomes full of hope, takes on meaning which lasts throughout eternity and gives every faith filled person a joyful purpose. God’s promises are real. We live our lives as one with God. He listens to every word you or I say–either out loud or silently. We couldn’t worship a more caring and loving God.
by lighthouse | Jul 24, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 115:15 “May you be blessed by the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth.” The Creator of the world, with all the wonders of the Universe wants you to be blessed. What do you have to do to be blessed?Absolutely nothing! God’s grace and blessings are gifts–totally free.. Your and my response? Praising Him and being His faithful children. How could we do otherwise? Be blessed! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 115:4&8 “But their idols are silver and gold, made by human hands. Those who make them will be like them, and so will all who trust in them.” Have you ever seen a bear carving? I have 2 of them in my driveway. We don’t live in fear of being attacked because they are simply wood carvings. They only have value as they entertain our grandchildren, children and my wife and me. They have ears but can’t hear. They have eyes but can’t see. They have mouths but can’t make a sound. They have feet but can’t walk. I can’t imagine trying to fool myself or others and kneeling before them and worshipping them. How sad for those who do.
by lighthouse | Jul 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 115:1 “Not to us, Lord, not to us, but to your name be the glory, because of your love and faithfulness.” I have developed a portfolio few attain. I eat nutritionally and work out so I am in very good shape. I am a good contributor to charities and am recognized as being generous. I volunteer for various events, so that’s fulfilling my civic responsibilities. Do you see the outstanding mistaken thinking? “I” dominates. Humility is lacking. Credit is going to the wrong party. You and I have to reread this passage and appreciate our magnificent Lord. Thanks and praise be to God!
