by lighthouse | Mar 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:50b & 52 “They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.” “And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.” Life is difficult while life is filled with joy. Man makes man suffer while God makes man rejoice. With the Holy Spirit living within oneself there is always a peace and contentedness. While living on this earth there is a constant choas and turmoil. We have a fear of death while we look forward to an eternity of joy and wonder. You and I have to concentrate, just like Paul and Barnabas, on the joy provided by the Holy Spirit who lives within each of us.
by lighthouse | Mar 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:39 “Through him everyone who believes is justified from everything you could not be justified from by the law of Moses.” You and I have a very serious problem. Whenever any of us has a problem we look and look for a solution. Sometimes our problems are trivial—like what shoes to wear or what to have for breakfast. Our most most serious problem is: how can I come before God when He demands perfection? The solution, believe it or not, is simplier than what to have for breakfast. Our Savior has solved our most serious problem. Don’t try and solve this problem. It has been solved—-Jesus is our Savior. Live joyfully with total confidence-our most serious problem is solved.
by lighthouse | Mar 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:38 “Therefore, my brothers, I want you to know that through Jesus the forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you.” The value of forgiveness is beyond anyone’s affordability. Aside from the words love and hope, forgiveness, purchased by our Savior, is the most valuable reality imaginable. Whoever has the most $ on this earth has nothing as valuable as this 11 letter word. Forgiveness defined is like eternity defined. Our minds cannot comprehend its value. Without forgiveness we are lost, blind and walk aimlessly. With forgiveness we stand before our Heavenly Father as His loved adopted children with full inheritance rights. Question—how valuable is forgiveness?
by lighthouse | Mar 8, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:30 “But God raised him froom the dead.” This truth separates Christianity from all other religious hoaxes. It is totally irrelevant how many people believe lies. Lies never become truth. If Jesus had not risen from death, Christianity would also be a hoax. But the glorious fact is: Jesus rose and your and my faith and salvation is secure. Praise our Almighty God! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Mar 7, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 13a “So when David had served God’s purpose in his own generation, he fell asleep…” Note: God does not say—-after David acquired many earthly toys, or after David had a good time on earth…No, God had a purpose for David and David served that purpose. That thought applies to you and me. When you or I have served our God given purpose we will fall asleep. Two extremely important thoughts—1. serve your purpose 2. don’t fear death as you will wake up. God’s promises never fail.
by lighthouse | Mar 6, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:23 “From this man’s descendants God has brought to Israel the Savior Jesus, as he promised.” It is impossible for God to do anthing other than keep His promises. You and I are the beneficiaries of that characteristic of God. He has promised eternal life and becaue of that promise there is no reason to fear death. The promise of God is eternal life for all faithful Christians. Enjoy His promise.
by lighthouse | Mar 5, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 13:22b “…I have found David son of Jesse a man after my own heart; he will do everything I want him to do.” Can God’s description of David apply to you and me? Would God say of you and me—_______is faithful and he/she will do everything I want him/her to do. We know David was human and in need of a Savior, yet his heart was right. You and I want to live so God can say of each of us—_________is after my own heart—_______will do everything I want him/her to do. God—let each of us be unique like David.
by lighthouse | Mar 4, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 12:16 “But Peter kept on knocking, and they opened the door and saw him, they were astonished.” The friends of Peter had been praying Peter would survive his imprisonment and his live would be spared. They were amazed when they actually experienced—God answers prayer. God’s will was accomplished. You and I pray with the same heart. God answers pray His way–not ours. His will is always accomplished.
by lighthouse | Mar 1, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 11:23 “Whe he (Barnabas) arrived and saw the evidence of the grace of God, he was glad and encouraged them all to remain true to the Lord with all their hearts.” Barnabas, an early apostle, loved his Savior. He promoted Christianity and encouraged whoever he could to have faith filled hearts and to not only believe but to live a life of expression of that true faith. Barnabas’ faith example is without question, a faith we can learn from, follow and teach. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Feb 29, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 11:18 “When they heard this, they had no further objections and praised God, saying, ‘So then, God has granted even the Gentiles repentence unto life.” Jesus came to this earth to live, die and rise as an Advocate for the entire world. Skin color or country of origin is irrelevant. In God’s eyes all lives matter–as He wants all to know Him, serve Him and spend eternity with Him. That is the wonderful truth we all need to know and share.
by lighthouse | Feb 28, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 10:43 “All the prophets testify about him that everyone who believes in him receives forgiveness of sins through his name.” Our Heavenly Father demands perfection to be with Him. God knew you and I and everyone else could never accomplish perfection—we needed help. The solution?—send His Son to be our Advocate. Through Jesus each of us could receive forgiveness and stand before our God with both forgiveness and perfection. So, why do we dwell on our errors (sins) of the past? Answer=We shouldn’t. Be faith filled and enjoy the love of our Savior.
by lighthouse | Feb 27, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 9:34-35 “Then Peter began to speak; ‘I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right.'” God wants all persons to be blessed by Him and share eternal life with Him. Even though that is the truth many on this earth choose not to believe Him and are and will in the future suffer the consequences of their beliefs. Man has a free will and even though God is love many foolishly reject Him. He is our loving Father and we pray to stay faith filled in honoring Him.
