by lighthouse | Sep 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:52 “Then the Jews began to argue sharply among themselves, ‘How can this man give us his flesh to eat?”‘ Although Jesus had a curious audience, He did not have listeners who understood what He was saying. The same is true in history before Jesus’s time, after Jesus’s time and even today. When Jesus tells the world the truth, the world evaluates and determines their own truth. When Jesus says—I am the bread of life–the world foolishly thinks–does that mean we eat you? How sad the thinking of the world. How blessed are His faithful followers.
by lighthouse | Sep 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 30-31a “But here is the bread that comes down from heaven, which anyone may eat and not die. I am the living bread that came down from heaven..” Faith guarantees eternal life. Jesus wants all to know Him. Those statements can seem very complicated or be extremely simple. Jesus is life. He wants the world to know this simple truth. Man seems to love making life complicated with so many–buts. But what if-but what about this-but others think-but-endless buts. Jesus simply says–I bring eternal life. Let’s eliminate the but and enjoy His absolute truth. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:47 “Very truly I tell you, the one who believes has eternal life.” There seems to be two general thoughts in regard to life after death. One, there is no life after death and the other, life after death never, never, never ends. Jesus teaches the latter. Everyone has a faith in something. Jesus’ words are absolute truth. One might say–that’s your opinion–but is it? There aren’t many people who have died and then rose from the dead–only one. That One, Jesus, is hard not to believe. Now, do you want to believe in those who die and remain in the grave or believe in the One who miraculously accomplished His own Resurrection. Very simple choice!
by lighthouse | Aug 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:40 “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” We often pray–not my will, but Your will be done. God’s will is for us to look to Jesus, believe what He has to say and live accordingly. Your and my will has zero value if it is not God’s will. Which would we rather have–zero return on investment or 1000%? The answer is obvious.
by lighthouse | Aug 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:35 “Then Jesus declared,’I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.”‘ It is impossible for Jesus to be clearer. He did not come to earth for any other reason than to witness to the truth. It is impossible for Jesus to speak anything other than the truth. The sad truth is many make up their own truth and substitute their thinking as if their thinking had authority. Thank God that He has given you the faith which rests on the firm Truth which rewards you with peace on earth and life everlasting. Please pray for Stephanie’s son who was seriously injured in a footbal accident and that he recovers from a severe concussion.
by lighthouse | Aug 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:33 “For the bread of God is the bread that comes down from heaven and gives life to the world.” San Francisco Boudin sourdough bread is undoubtedly the most popular sourdough bread in the world. If you were told to buy a loaf and you would have eternl life and the statement was true–wouldn’t you buy at least one loaf and wait with major anticipation for it to be shipped to you? You might even drive or fly to San Francisco to buy a loaf. Do you live with such anticipation in studying God’s Word where the Bread of Life can truly be found?
by lighthouse | Aug 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:35 “Then Jesus declared,’I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'” Jesus states the truth very simply. He says–I am. He says–never go hungry, never be thirsty. Anyone who believes those simple words will have peace on earth and enjoy eternity in Heaven. Why so many make this truth so difficult is so foolish. Believe–the truth is wonderful and simple. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Aug 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:27 “Do not work for food that spoils, but for food that endures to eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you.” We, in America enjoy the benefits of living in a country where richness abounds. We can easily succumb to a life which puts eternity and our Heavenly Father secondary and pleasures on this earth as primary. Let’s not let that happen. Let’s listen to the wisdom of our Savior through the words of His servant John. I am sad to tell you one of the guys at our Lighthouse ministry was sentenced yesterday to 5 years in prison. Please pray that he faithfully continues serving his Heavenly Father and is safe as he serves his sentence.
by lighthouse | Aug 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Richard Waldschmidt Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2023 at 10:07:54 AM EDTSubject: Amazing John 6:13 “So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.” Two small fish and five small barley loaves—-maybe enough to feed a couple for dinner or lunch. But, 5000 people were fed with 12 baskets gathered after all had eaten. Jesus was just a philosopher in His time? Impossible!! Only God could perform such a miracle. How beautiful it is to have Jesus walk at your and my side!
by lighthouse | Aug 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:13 “So they gathered them and filled twelve baskets with the pieces of the five barley loaves left over by those who had eaten.” Two small fish and five small barley loaves—-maybe enough to feed a couple for dinner or lunch. But, 5000 people were fed with 12 baskets gathered after all had eaten. Jesus was just a philosopher in His time? Impossible!! Only God could perform such a miracle. How beautiful it is to have Jesus walk at your and my side!
by lighthouse | Aug 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 6:5-6 “When Jesus looked up and saw a great crowd coming toward him, he said to Philip, ‘Where should we buy bread for these people to eat?’ He asked this only to test him, for he already had in mind what he was going to do.” Does God ever test your and my insecurities? God constantly reminds us—Trust me. But do we many times try and solve our problems and forget our problem solving God walks by our side? God tells us to use our God given talents, but always remember, He is constantly at our side—live with that confidence.
by lighthouse | Aug 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 5:30b “…for I seek not to please myself but him who sent me.” This thought from God goes totally against our human nature, At the same times this thought totally conforms to our God nature. What are you and I to do? As a faith-filled, adopted, loved and redeemed child of God we have no choice but to pray we do our Father’s will. We pray we do our Father’s will in our thoughts, words and actions. Have a great weekend.
