by lighthouse | Jan 25, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 2:14b “…Fellow Jews and all of you who live in Jerusalem, let me explain this to you, listen carefully to what I say.” Peter knew human nature so he started his explanation—listen carefully. He is telling you and me—read carefully! If you really want to learn so you can apply–read and study what I am about to teach you. Peter is also implying —-some of you will not listen and you will therefore miss the entire purpose of Jesus and His life. You make the choice–listen, learn and apply OR ignore, live with no purpose and gain nothing. You and I listen carefully to Peter, our inspired writer.
by lighthouse | Jan 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 2:5 “Now there were staying in Jerusalem God-fearing Jews from every nation under heaven.” God-fearing believers from every nation under heaven. That’s quite a few people–that’s quite a few countries. God was not worshipped by a spec of. people who lived on a spec of the earth. Sometimes I think (and maybe you too) that there are only so few who actually look to the True God and the masses live with an irrevelant attitude toward God. God, in this passage encourages us to realize that there are many more followers of Him than we realize–and that is comforting!
by lighthouse | Jan 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 2:4a “All of them were filled with the Holy Spirit…” The part of the Trinity we identify as the Holy Spirit comes in different forms throughout Scripture. A dove at Jesus’ baptism, a rushing wind and flame of fire at Pentecost and living water as spoken by Jesus. The Holy Spirit lives within each of us. We should never ignore, but rather, enjoy that wonder as we walk and live our lives on this earth.
by lighthouse | Jan 22, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 2:24 “Then they prayed, ‘Lord, you know everyone’s heart. Show us which of these two you have chosen.'” The disciples and approximately 100 others in the room had been faithfully taught by the greatest Teacher of all time when to pray, how to pray, to whom to pray. They were not novices to praying. Our prayers are never–let’s give it a try–our prayers are always earnest conversations with our God. Our Almighty God always wants to be involved in our lives solving our problems while guiding us through life. We are foolish if we do not allow Him into our hearts constantly.
by lighthouse | Jan 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 1:13-14 “When they arrived, they went to the upstairs to the room where they were staying. Those present were Peter, John, James and Andrew, Philip and Thomas, Bartholomew and Matthew , James the son of Alphaeus and Simon the Zealot, and Judas the son of James. They all joined together constantly in prayer, along with the women and Mary the mother of Jesus, and with his brothers.” About 150 believers gathered as friends and companions. They shared a common faith. They shared a common bonding union. I have heard many times–I cannot go back there–those were my friends when I was an addict and I live in danger if I go back. The saying—you become who you hang out with is certainly an expression of truth. Realizing that truth—who do you hang out with? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 1:11 ” ‘Men of Galilee they said,’ why do you stand here, looking into the sky? This same Jesus who has been taken from you into heaven, will come back in the same way you have seen him go into heaven. “‘ Jesus has to come back—He cannot possibly forget about us. He has made a promise. He loves us far too much to not make that round trip and how glorious His second trip will be. When? In our time-soon–in God’s time–soom–hang on tight–He is coming soon.
by lighthouse | Jan 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts I:7″He said to them, ‘it is not for you to know the times or dates the Father has set by his own authority. But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem , and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth,'” You and I are witnesses for our Heavenly Father. We do not know His timing, but we can be fully confident that all He has said is true and will absolutely happen. Our Father could tell us His timing, but that would not be for our good. Why not tell us His timing? Let’s ask Him when we see Him.
by lighthouse | Jan 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 1;4 “On one ocassion, while he as eating with them, he gave them this command: “Do not leave Jerusalem, but wait for the gift my Father promised, which you have heard me speak about. For John baptized wih water, but in a few days you will be baptized with the Holy Spirit.” Jesus new exactly what He was talking about. Pentecost was coming. A wonderful day was coming. Jesus did not want anyone to miss out.
by lighthouse | Jan 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
II Peter 3:18 “But grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever! Amen. Peter offers each of us very sound advise. Study His Word, work on becoming faith filled, dedicate your life to Him and in everything you do let Him lead you. While living such a life you and I will be abundantly blessed. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
II Peter 3:13 “But in keeping with his promise we are looking forward to a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells.” God has never made a promise He did not fulfill. It is impossible for our God to do anything other than perfection. The promise: He will return. The promise: He will create a new heaven and earth. The promise: You and I, along with all faith filled adopted children will enjoy the tremendous benefits of God’s second coming. As humans we have a little fear of Jesus’ second coming. Let that fear go—has God ever not taken care of you? Let His complete love for us eliminate all fear, always.
by lighthouse | Jan 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
II Peter 3:11 “Since everything will be destroyed in this way, what kind of people ought you to be? You ought to live holy and godly lives.” Living life is not easy. Living life representing our God is not easy. Living life as an adopted, loved child of God is not easy. Living life holy and godly is impossible. We all need a Savior. Fortunately our Savior lives and we are saved. Can you think of a greater blessing?
by lighthouse | Jan 9, 2024 | Uncategorized
II Peter 3:8 “But do not forget this one thing, dear friends: With the Lord a day is like a thousand years, and a thousand years are like a day.” God has no beginning and God has no end. You and i cannot possibly understand that concept because everything we do revolves around time–a beginning and an ending. To God there is no such thing. This truth is as confounding as to what motivates God to love you and me. There is no logical reason we can apply. God is timeless and His love is boundless. Praise God!
