by lighthouse | Jan 30, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 53:1a&b “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God.’ They are corrupt and their ways are vile;..” God does not fool around with truth. Man can debate or man can agree to disagree, but God does neither. He always wants His children to know absolute truth and to be faithful to Him. He wants us to be faithful, content–to live with perfect peace and enjoy security.None of that can be done if one does not know God and He wants all of us to know Him. Then gifts galore are showered. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 29, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 52:8b “I trust in God’s unfailing love forever and ever.” I guess God’s love is ok and He will probably keep His promises. Those are the words and thoughts of the majority of weak minded people. Every Christian can be and is absolutely positive God’s love is definite, never fails and lasts forever. Nothing, nothing gets better than that. Our Heavenly Father insists we know that truth so we never live with doubt or fear. Our human nature likes to insert doubt and fear; however, our God wants us to live with no fear and no doubt. We pray for such a strong faith.
by lighthouse | Jan 28, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:15 “Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.” How much of our conversation is of little value? How much of our conversation is centered around our own circumstances and pleasures? How much of our conversation praises God and tells others about him? The percent of each area of conversation undoubtedly drops dramatically as each How much question is answered. Our inspired Psalmist suggests the opposite and makes this thought a prayer and you and I do too. We pray—-“Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise.”
by lighthouse | Jan 27, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:12 “Restore to me the joy of your salvation and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.” Nothing in this short life compares to the joy we own because our eternity brings no sadness. Every once in a while we have a thrill on this earth because of a visit by someone we love and who loves us. Or we go on a special vacation. Or we have a special dinner out to celebrate a birthday or anniversary or something. We have a glass of champaign. But nothing can possibly give us the joy of knowing eternity in Heaven with all its glory and happiness is coming. That joy carries us always as we take our steps on this earth.
by lighthouse | Jan 26, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:11 “Do not cast me from your presence or take your Holy Spirit from me.” The worst experience anyone could possibly have is for God to remove Himself from anyone’s life. To be deserted by God would be disaster eternally. Doesn’t everyone realize the seriousness of ignoring or rejecting or choosing gods other than the True God? Many don’t is the ultra-sad truth. Our Psalmist realizes that ultra-sad truth as should you and I.
by lighthouse | Jan 23, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:10 “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” Our lives are filled with continual prayers to our Heavenly Father while our God is always listening and responding. I have never read anywhere in Scripture where God says or even slightly implies–this is too much, you want what? His love is so great for each of us that we can even ask Him this morning–make my heart pure and, yes and, never let me fail You. Those are 2 huge requests—are we sure we want to pray those? And then live accordingly? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 22, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:6 “Yet you desired faithfulness even in the womb; you taught me wisdom in that secret place.” God demands our faithfulness even in the womb? I cannot explain that! I can explain though, from conception and on, God has a deep concern for you and me and all His children. He wants our love and we need His. What an absolutely unique God we cherish.
by lighthouse | Jan 21, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:5 “Surely I was sinful at birth; sinful from the time my mother conceived me.” From the moment of conception, the beginning of life, there is need for a Savior. That is not my conclusion. That is God’s clear truth as the words of this passage acknowledge. Not only is there a need for a Savior, there is the recognition that life begins at conception. It does not matter what some say in regard to a woman’s rights; it rather matters what God has to say about the beginning of life. We again have to praise God for His infinite wisdom and our responsibility to learn from that wisdom.
by lighthouse | Jan 20, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:1b “…according to your great compassion blot out my transgressions.” Ultimate empathy is owned by our compassionate God. His example is an excellent lesson for each of us. His example tells each of us to have a heartfelt caring attitude for each other. His attitude makes each of us perfect before His eyes. He has created perfection. We pray this verse–God answers–we’re saved and inherit eternal life. You will not hear better news today or any day!
by lighthouse | Jan 19, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 51:1a “Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love…” Fortunately God’s mercy, grace and love is not dependent on your or my perfection. His mercy, grace and love is totally dependent on our God’s caring nature for each of us. Though we fail Him often, He never fails us. There is no other relationship we can compare to the relationship each of us has with our Savior. And another beautiful truth—they are new every day. There is nothing more loving!
by lighthouse | Jan 16, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 50:15 “and call on me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me.” God invites each one of us to talk to Him. We use the word prayer. His invitation comes with a promise and with a resulting behavior on our part. God always listens. When we get to heaven we will be able to discuss with Him a rerun as to why He answered our prayers as He did. As all of us face earthly challenges, we need a sure defense and God is that loving defense. Be completely confident—He is your and my Ultra Strong Defense. We thank Him. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 15, 2026 | Uncategorized
Psalm 48:14 “For this God is our God for ever and ever; he will be our guide even to the end.” If you had a volunteer guide whose advise would lead you to have a perfect, peaceful, secure life wouldn’t it be the ultimate of stupidity to ignore what He has to say? Well, we all have that Guide. Are you and am I listening?
