by lighthouse | Mar 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Richard Waldschmidt Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2024 at 08:48:13 AM EDTSubject: An open heart Acts 16:14b “…The Lord opened her heart to respond to Paul’s message.” Our Father has opened your and my heart to listen, believe and practice our faith. You and I tell others about the truths of Scripture and then the Holy Spirit does His work of having the seed of truth grow. Without the Holy Spirit none of us would have a faith. Thank God for the work of the Holy Spirit within each of us.
by lighthouse | Mar 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 15:11m “…We believe it is through the grace of our Lord Jesus that we are saved…” Our Heavenly Father’s, though undeserved, grace or complete love for each of us is what brings each of us to Himself. There is NOTHING you or I can do to warrant His love. Our good works simply are our “thank you” for this imcomprehensive gift. It makes no human sense. Maybe our first question to Him as we enter Heaven will be, “why’. For now–enjoy the phenomenal benefits.
by lighthouse | Mar 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 15:8a “God, who knows the heart…’ Appearances are one thing while the thoughts within or actions of the heart can easily be another. How can this be? Man can only evaluate man by what he sees. Man tries to manipulate, tries to get what he wants and acts often based on self centered desires. God sees man who he really is. There is no fooling God. God knows the desires of the heart. Are our desires to serve Him faithfully? That is exactly what our Heavenly Father sees in each of us. His love craves your and my faithful heart.
by lighthouse | Mar 15, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 14:22b “…encouraging them to remain true to the faith. ‘We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.'” Representing our Heavenly Father carries difficulties and hardships. Our human nature would suggest just the opposite. The world does not want to listen to what God has to say but would rather determine its own god. That truth presents a major conflict. God’s truths are not only ignored, they are criticized, condemned and openly protested against. As Christians we can do nothing less than defend and expose our Savior’s written Word to everyone, whether they agree or not. Then expect hardships. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Mar 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
Acts 14:15 “‘Men, why are you doing this? We too are only men, humans like you. We are bringing you good news, telling you to turn from these worthless things to the living God, who made heaven and earth and sea and everything in them.”‘ You and I have a choice—worship the true God as He tells us about Himself in the Bible or make up whatever you want. The whatever you want is as senseless as senseless gets. Study your Bible—get to know and develop a relationship with the true God. Enjoy both life on this earth and life eternal. There is nothing wiser we can do.
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.
