by lighthouse | Dec 26, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 28:7 “Evildoers do not understand what is right, but those who seek the Lord understand it fully.” Today should we concentrate on evildoers or Christians? Let’s choose Christians–those who seek the Lord. How did you celebrate Christmas? Worshipping Jesus? Yes? Great! There is no other reason to celebrate Christmas. You understand your Lord and you seek the Lord and your life and eternity thrives in your Savior’s blessing. You understand and you are wonderfully blessed.
by lighthouse | Dec 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 27:19 “As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.” You have never and will never look at any reflection of yourself in water or in a mirror and see someone else. Your words, thoughts and actions are a reflection of that unique person–you. Have a pure and loving heart. Our God is our example as there cannot be a more loving heart than our God’s who sent His one and only Son to save you and me. There is no greater love. We celebrate Christmas for no other reason–don’t let the world ever fool you. Merry Christmas to you all!
by lighthouse | Dec 23, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 27:17 “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Your, as a Christian, thrive with friends who enjoy a close relationship with their Heavenly Father. Weakness and insecurities come when friends travel in the same boat together of —who knows—thinking. I know is a foundation of bedrock which followers of the true God enjoy. Share that foundation and enjoy life and the comfort and hope only found in Jesus. (We celebrate His birth very soon.)
by lighthouse | Dec 20, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 27:9 “Perfume and incense bring joy to the heart, and the pleasantness springs from their heartfelt advise.” Even though life on this earth can be frustrating and full of trouble, yet there are very pleasant times. Conversation with a friend is one of those pleasant times. Exchanging ideas, helping each other reach decisions and just living with each other’s company are pleasant experiences enjoyed as we live on this earth. Enjoy life with your wise friends. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Dec 19, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 27:2 “Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider and not your own lips.” It is an honor to hear others say-well done–. It will be an ultimate honor when your Heavenly Father says to you–well done–. When one says these two words to or about oneself, honor is lost, misplaced personal pride reigns and humility (a great personal trait) is nowhere to be seen.
by lighthouse | Dec 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 26:4 “Do not answer a fool according to his folly, or you yourself will be just like him.” You and I are to be wise in all our conversation. To follow a fool’s conversation would be just the opposite and would profit no one. This Proverb is the same as all the other Proverbs which ask the underlying question—who do you and I represent in all we do? There should never be a gap in our character or representation.
by lighthouse | Dec 17, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:28 “Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.” Wild chaos is the only result when a person loses control of their actions. Self-control is essential at all times even when a person is being mistreated. Levelheaded thinking will win no matter the situation. Always be calm remembering who you represent.
by lighthouse | Dec 16, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:21-22 “If your enemy is hungry, give him food to eat; if he is thirsty, give him water to drink, in doing this you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” Our Teacher gave His life for all people. Our Teacher is Jesus, our example. All means everyone-not just the “good, obedient, kind, generous, charitable, loving, considerate”–you get the idea. Jesus died for all. You and I can certainly learn and apply the truth–give water and food to even our enemy and God will reward each of us.
by lighthouse | Dec 13, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 25:16 “If you find honey, eat just enough—too much of it, and you will vomit.” Excess of anything is too much and is never healthy no matter what the substance is. Contentedness is the best. If a person has the ability to indulge in excess, he/she must, in wisdom understand the concept of too much. In everything–food, drink, work, leisure or any earthly desire–be careful to always ask yourself—-Is this excessive–does it allow me to give more glory to God–God always guide me! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Dec 12, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:34-35 “A little sleep, a little slumber, a little folding of the hands to rest—and poverty will come on you like a thief and scarcity like an armed man.” You and I are to responsibly use our talents. Laziness is the lifestyle of many, but it is not going to generate the life God intends for us to live. God intends us to live a life of abundance and not a life of poverty or want. He has blessed America beyond measure and you and I are blessed to live in this country. Enjoy life–honor God and serve as His humble creation.
by lighthouse | Dec 11, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 24:29 “Do not say, ‘I’ll do to them as they have done to me; I’ll pay them back for what they did.'” Revenge is never a Christian option. Holding a grudge is self-destructive. To be mentally healthy and have a high level of EQ (which is far more important than a high IQ) one always has to improve themselves and encourage others to do the same. If someone rejects your encouragement, walk away and carry on with a blessed life.
by lighthouse | Dec 10, 2024 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 22:17 “Do not gloat when your enemy fails; when they stumble, do not let your heart rejoice.” Humility, no matter the circumstance, is always a character trait of an adopted and loved child of God. To be concerned over the life and fate of everyone is certainly a character trait of our Savior Teacher and is therefore a character trait you and I should also emulate. Although not normal, this passage is one to make our own.
