by lighthouse | Nov 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:38a “‘What is truth,”’ retorted Pilate… Pilate was expressing the dilemma much of the world lives with. The dilemma goes from real and absolute truth, to every person’s truth is his/her truth, to there is no such thing as truth. Every faith filled Christian has been blessed to not be bothered with a questioning answer to the question. The truth is obvious. God’s Word is truth and the resurrection absolutely sealed that truth.
by lighthouse | Nov 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:37c “…Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” If only the world would listen to these words of our Savior. If you and I want to live successful lives we will listen carefully to these words and not only listen but also apply them to our daily walk. We are freely given the success formula yet we are continually tempted to listen to “successful” people who influence so many. Never be fooled–trust your Father and live very successful lives. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:29-30 “So Pilate came out to them and asked,’What charges are you bringing against this man?’ ‘If he were not a criminal,’ they replied, ‘we would not have handed him over to you.”‘ Jesus was as innocent as innocent gets. Jesus’ enemies both then and now cannot find fault in anything Jesus did or said, yet the desire of the world is to find fault for the sake appeasing themselves. One cannot be more foolish. Instead of recognizing the magnificence of our Savior and gaining a life of security and peace, a life of epicureanism seems to be the desire of many. That truth is the strangest truth known to man.
by lighthouse | Nov 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:23 “‘If I said something wrong,’Jesus replied, ‘ testify as to what is wrong. But if I spoke the truth, why did you strike me?'” God’s truth is not only ignored, it is often ridiculed as another opinionated philosophy. How sad! Man often chooses to ignore and even laugh at our Savior’s absolute truths. The day will come when our Father’s words will be all fulfilled and those who have ignored the wisdom which could have been gained is recognized as the Light which could have brought all out of darkness.
by lighthouse | Nov 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:18 “It was cold, and the servants and officials stood around a fire they had made to keep warm. Peter also was standing with them warming himself.” You are who you hang out with. Peter was hanging out with enemies of Jesus for seeming logical reasons—it was cold and he and the others wanted warmth. Noone in the group loved Jesus and Peter knew it. Peter put himself into a very dangerous place in his spiritual life and he regretfully fell. The same happens to you and me when we place ourselves surrounded with complacent or enemies of our Savior. Surround yourselves with those who love their and your Savior. Our eternal lives are at stake.
by lighthouse | Nov 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 17:26 “I have made you known to them, and will continue to make you known in order that the love you have for me may be in them and that I myself may be in them.” Of all the things and concepts of the world nothing comes close to the emotion of love. And of all the displays of love on this earth nothing comes close to the love you and I receive as being the adopted and loved children of our Heavenly Father. And your and my response? A love for our Father which goes even beyond our own understanding.
by lighthouse | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Richard Waldschmidt Sent: Thursday, November 2, 2023 at 07:59:10 AM EDTSubject: Not of this world John 17:16 “I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.” Jesus’ prayer to His Father is certainly heartfelt and full of truth. Every Christian, though living in the world, does not live for personal glory or self-satisfaction. Every Christian lives with the continual thought–Father, let me live the purposeful life You want me to live. Since this thought is totally foreign to unbelievers, Christians will not only be questioned for their thinking—-they will be hated for their thinking. Why should that be in our–think however you want society? Why—the devil is real and he has control and his control involves hate for God. As a Christian–expect 2 things. One to be loved by God. Two expect to be hated by everyone and everything else.
by lighthouse | Nov 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 17:16 “I have given them your word and the world has hated them, for they are not of the world any more than I am of the world.” Jesus’ prayer to His Father is certainly heartfelt and full of truth. Every Christian, though living in the world, does not live for personal glory or self-satisfaction. Every Christian lives with the continual thought–Father, let me live the purposeful life You want me to live. Since this thought is totally foreign to unbelievers, Christians will not only be questioned for their thinking—-they will be hated for their thinking. Why should that be in our–think however you want society? Why—the devil is real and he has control and his control involves hate for God. As a Christian–expect 2 things. One to be loved by God. Two expect to be hated by everyone and everything else.
by lighthouse | Nov 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 17:3 “Now this is eternal life; that they know you, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom you have sent.” This passage is a part of Jesus’ prayer to His Father. These words are absolute truth. You and I ask ourselves: Do you and I know our Heavenly Father? Do you and I know our Savior, Jesus? Then—-eternal life for you and me is with our God in Heaven—-that is the best news you will hear today or any day!!
by lighthouse | Oct 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:2b “…in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God.” The faithless thinking of man cannot possibly be logical, God-fearing or wise. Without faith man cannot possibly live a moral life because without faith there are civil laws which become as shifting as the wind with no absolutes. One has to only look at our society where gay rights, abortion and chaotic thinking dominate. When God’s truths dominate as the absolute wise thinking, all turmoil is eliminated. Unfortunately, that thinking will only happen in Heaven.
by lighthouse | Oct 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:33 “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” If you are breathing you will not have a life without trouble. You know that and Jesus knew and knows that. BUT, Jesus also is positive you and I need a source of comfort and peace and He wants to assure us that He is that Source! Troubles will never disappear on this earth, but the wonderful news is: neither will He!
by lighthouse | Oct 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:27 “And you also must testify, for you have been with me from the beginning.” Our God given responsibility and privilege is to tell others about their Savior. Since the Holy Spirit lives within you, you are never alone in this conversation. Since our Savior walks by your side you are never alone in this conversation and since our Heavenly Father loves you dearly and has adopted you as His child you are never alone in this conversation. You and I should never fear mere mortals.
