by lighthouse | May 18, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 97:11 “Light shines on the righteous and joy on the upright in heart.” Have you even been asked–how are you? And your answer is “fine” or “better than I ought to be” or “alright”. Our answer to that question is most often from slight depression to full blown negative. Why? Because we don’t live intentionally realizing the caring love our Savior wants you and me to feel. His caring love is always shining. Now, how are you? Answer: Couldn’t be better!
by lighthouse | May 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 97:10 “Let those who love the Lord hate evil, for he guards the lives of his faithful ones and delivers them from the hand of the wicked.” You and I cannot love God while at the same time want to enjoy anything this world suggests is a pleasure. This world’s pleasures always lead to a chaotic life and a sadness which totally overrides the tiny temporary pleasure. Contentedness, peace and joyful living always accompany a faithful relationship with our Heavenly Father. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | May 14, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 97:9 “For you, Lord, are the Most High over all the earth; you are exalted far above all gods.” Our Psalmist continually tells us the foolishness of worshipping the gods of this earth. We are time after time warned of placing anything in front of God in our lives. It is totally senseless to follow man made idols when God presents Himself as the True Majestic Master and as His faith filled followers we can enjoy the tremendous benefits He showers on each of us. Why would anyone give that up?
by lighthouse | May 13, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 96:9 “Worship the Lord in the splendor of his holiness; tremble before him, all the earth.” How much time in our day do we spend honoring God? How much time in our day do we spend being concerned about ourselves? Our health, our finances, our earthly relationships, our meals, our homes–just simply ourselves. Let’s make our relationship with our Savior dominate our thinking and everything else will simply fall into place as God intends. We will find we couldn’t live better.
by lighthouse | May 12, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 96:6 “Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and glory are in his sanctuary.” The magnificence of God is not only impossible to describe, but also impossible to comprehend. Does Great sufficiently describe from eternity to eternity? Does the cross explain carrying the wrongs of everyone in the entire world? Does rising from death describe the impossible? You and I place our total confidence and guaranteed hope in God. Why? Because God is God!
by lighthouse | May 11, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 96:4-5 “For great is the Lord and most worthy of praise; he is to be feared above all gods. For all the gods of the nations are idols, but the Lord made the heavens.” How in all the world do some men and women find themselves worshipping stones or wooden figures or anything of meaningless value? Distortions of thought can make anything a god. False gods to a clear mind are almost comical if it weren’t for their destructive nature. What a blessing it is to know intimately the loving Creator of the Universe. To know Him is the greatest blessing we could possibly receive.
by lighthouse | May 8, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 96:2 “Sing to the Lord, praise his name; proclaim his salvation day after day.” What are the 3 key words God would have us know? Every Christian enjoys expressing these 3 words constantly. Very short verse that identifies who you and I are. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | May 7, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 95:6 “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker.” You and I have a direct invitation from our Psalmist and from God–Come–His hands are extended in a most loving gesture. He says–show sincere humility–bow down and kneel. How can we do anything else before God? What an honor for us to have the wonderful love relationship we enjoy with our Lord.
by lighthouse | May 6, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 95:4-5 “In His hand are the depths of the earth, and the mountain peaks belong to him. The sea is his, for he made it, and his hands formed the dry land.” Who else could the above verses apply to than our Almighty God? None of the above verses can apply to any other god. Hinduism–1.5 billion followers; Islam–2 billion followers; Buddhism–500 million followers; Folk/Indigenous religions–400 million followers; Sikhism–30 million followers; Judaism–15 million followers; No religion–12 billion followers; that’s a lot of religions with a lot of followers! And there are hundreds more–both religions and followers. (Got the info from Google) You and I can’t be more thankful in knowing the One and Only True God. What blessed lives we live and what an eternity we can look forward to. living.
by lighthouse | May 5, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 95:3 “For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.” We often place God on our own level or maybe the level of “important” people. That thinking couldn’t be farther from the truth. God created the universe through simply saying words. Jesus (God) rose from death! God has stopped time. God has no beginning and no end. And this majestic God loves you and me always (not even my wife does that). Our God is God with no comparison. What an honor it is to be His child.
by lighthouse | May 4, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 95:1 “Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation.” No one shouts for joy during a time of depression. No one sings aloud when they do not recognize the magnificence of our Glorious God. No one invites others to join in this praise mentality unless they recognize God is to be praised. We join our Psalmist in song and shouting praise to our loving Savior.
by lighthouse | May 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 94:32 “But the Lord has become my fortress, and my God the rock in whom I take refuge.” Both a fortress and a rock represent solid, secure, pure impenetrable protection. That is our Lord, that is our God. God brings a peace to each of us while the world brings confused chaos. Never let the world override what our Savior lived, died and rose to achieve specifically for you and me. Let His peace dwell in each of us richly. Have a great weekend.
