by lighthouse | Jul 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:10 “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves.” The difficulty of sincerely following the thoughts of this passage approaches the impossible left to ourselves and our normal way of thinking and living. We normally live thinking with a capital I. Only with God’s help can you and I turn our thinking from a capital I to a small i and a capital YOU. Our self image is not destroyed; however, YOURS is magnified. What a wonderful way of Christian thinking.
by lighthouse | Jul 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:9 “Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good.” God is love. He hates evil while holding fast to you and me. Because of the love of our Savior, God has determined you and I are good and therefore, He walks beside us or carries us. God is our example. His instruction to all of us is to do the same. This simple verse defines our daily walk as a faith filled child of His.
by lighthouse | Jul 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 12:3 “For by the grace given me I say to every one of you: Do no think of yourself more highly than you ought, but rather think of yourself with sober judgment, in accordance with the measure of faith God has given you.” God has given each of us talent and along with that talent purpose. All of us are therefore equipped to serve Him in the capacity He has prepared for each of us. We are not to abuse or waste that talent, but use our gifts in service to Him. That is the humble duty of all Christians while living faithful lives as His dear children.
by lighthouse | Jul 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 11:33 “Oh, the depth of the riches of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable his judgments, and his paths beyond tracing out!” Although you and I have been created in the image of God, we are woefully lacking our God’s wisdom and knowledge. We are incapable of approaching His understanding. All you and I can do is live by faith thanking our Heavenly Father for caring for each of us only because of His great love. Therefore we read, study and apply His Word, The Bible, as best we can as His faithful children.
by lighthouse | Jul 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:5-6 “So too, at the present time there is a remnant chosen by grace. And if by grace, then it is no longer by works; if it were, grace would no longer be grace.” Being a loving Christian is a natural character trait of faith. That character trait accomplishes nothing for your or my salvation. Jesus accomplished it ALL. Good works are simply a thank you to our God for the blessings He pours on you and me. Good works never have and never will gain eternity. The grace of God through the life, death and resurrection of our Savior is responsible for our salvation. If that was not true “grace would no longer be grace”. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:17 “Consequently, faith comes from hearing the message, and the message is heard through the word of Christ.” If you never heard God’s Word you would not know Him. Someone thought it important that you know God. Your life on this earth and your eternal life were at stake. Without hearing and believing the Gospel message life become a meaningless existence. What is your and my responsibility? As simple as simple gets. Tell others–our children, friends, neighbors, the world–about the saving truth of the Gospel. Big job. Simple job. The most important job in the world.
by lighthouse | Jul 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:12 “For there is no difference between Jew and Gentile–the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who call on him.” Does skin color, country of origin, age or language one speaks determine the love of God? Absolutely not! Jesus lived, died and rose for all. Every person we see on the street has been bought by our Savior with His precious blood. Every child formed in the womb is precious to our Savior. There is no difference. Our God, without question, blesses all who praise Him. That is exactly why you are blessed!
by lighthouse | Jul 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 10:9 “That if you confess with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.” Faith does not carry a complex formula. Faith could not be simpler: confess and believe. All the massive benefits freely given by our Almighty God are based on this simple truth–confess and believe. Man’s problem is the little word–if. If is the most eternally destructive word possible. Many allow that tiny word to ultimately be their disaster. Eliminate if. Confess and believe. Simple.
by lighthouse | Jul 19, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 9:30-32 “What then shall we say? That the Gentiles, who did nor pursue righteousness, have obtained it, a righteousness that is by faith; but Israel, who pursued a law of righteousness, has not obtained it. Why not? Because they pursued it not be faith but as if it were by works.” It is a total waste of time, effort and thought to pursue God through good works. We cannot with all our beings try and buy our way into salvation. Jesus, our Savior, is our only way into God’s heart. A child-like faith, founded on trust is the magic key. No other key works. To think good works bring salvation will only result in continually failed frustration. The only answer to Faith or works is—Faith!
by lighthouse | Jul 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 8:38-39 “For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.” The love of God for you and me is sealed. Nothing can make us more content, secure and live in an ultra tight relationship with the Magnificent God of the Universe. What a privilege for me to write and for you to read this truth. Take a few moments to contemplate that wonderful wonder! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jul 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 8:31-32 “What, then, shall we say in response to this? If God is for us, who can be against us? He who did not spare his own Son, but gave him up for us all–how will he not also, along with him, graciously give us all things?” God’s love for mankind is immeasurable. That only means–God’s love for you is not only huge–it is beyond your comprehension. He created you. He gives you your talents. He showers you with blessings. He will bring you to Himself for all eternity. The same is true for me and every other person of true faith. What a magnificent and loving God we love.
by lighthouse | Jul 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Romans 8:28 “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” We love our God. That love is received by God who in turn showers blessings on us. When you shower the unavoidable result is your entire body getting affected with wet water. You enjoy a warm thorough shower. Enjoy the warm shower of blessings given to you because of the great love of God. Love Him with all your heart.
