by lighthouse | Dec 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 5:10 “And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.” What if God promised you would become puny, insecure and traitorous. You would shiver in looking forward. But, that is far from God’s promise to all believers. A faith filled adopted and loved child of God, such as you and I are look forward to a life of peace and security. That is God’s grace filled promise. Could we ever hear a better Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter/Resurrection story?
by lighthouse | Dec 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 5 6-7 “Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.” If all of mankind were to follow the wise advise of practicing humility and eliminating anxiety God’s way, the emotional states of all of us would become relaxed, at peace and tensions would be calmly settled. The entire world will never listen to our God’s advise but you and I certainly should.” Have a great weekend. Jesus is coming!
by lighthouse | Dec 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 5:4 “And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.” Our Savior’s love for each of His children cannot be greater. Every Christian can try and explain or understand or even tell others of that love but our well intended efforts fall short of realizing the Great Love, Mercy and Grace our Savior has for each and every Christian. His Forgiveness, His Grace, His having us live with Him for all Eternity is incomprehensible, yet absolutely true. Enjoy not understanding!
by lighthouse | Dec 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 4:16 “However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.” As a Christian, don’t expect the world to fall in love with you. Just the opposite will be and is the case. Your decisions, actions and principles are determined by your faith in Jesus Christ—not by what is determined as acceptably normal by law or groups or individuals. Absolute truth is determined by our Savior—noone and nothing else. A Christian’s life is based on the love of his/her Savior.
by lighthouse | Dec 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 4:11 “If anyone speaks, they should do so as one who speaks the very words of God. If anyone serves, they should do so with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen. This passage sure appears to tell us to be aware we are to serve our God 100% of our time on this earth. That is very inclusive and does not say or even imply this awareness applies to any specially trained Christian believers—-it applies to all Christians. Can you imagine what this world would be like if this mentality was realized by everyone? The chaos we live in would disappear. Yet, we as Christians owe our God the respect this passage demands.
by lighthouse | Dec 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 3:10 “Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.” Our purpose on this earth is to serve–serve our Savior and serve others. The world would not agree, but would rather insist that the reason for living is to serve oneself. How can one get the most out of life is the mentality many chooose. Christians realize they are gifted talents by their Heavenly Father to be used in serving. The real question for each of our lives in all situations becomes the simple acronym —WWJD.
by lighthouse | Dec 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 3:21 “and this water symbolizes baptism that now saves you also —-not be the removal of dirt from the body but the pledge of a clear conscience toward God. It saves you by the resurrection of Jesus Christ.” God has chosen the simple act of baptism to symbolize the relationship He wants between each of His children and Himself. Each of His followers pledges to a life of serving Him as He asks that He be properly served. We honor our Savior as we make decisions throughout life, honoring Him and living life with a clear and clean conscience. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Dec 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 3:15 “But in your hearts revere Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have. But do this with gentleness and respect.” Why do you have a confident faith–hope? You and I live with 100% assurance our Savior walks by our side and will accomplish exactly what He has said. We live with a complete certainty and will die with that sureness instilled within our souls. Why? Our Heavenly Father’s love has never failed us and never will.
by lighthouse | Dec 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 2:11 “Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.” A trap is dangerous and is generally thought of as a means to end the physical life of an animal or a human. Such traps are usually intentionally set and produce pain. Peter also writes about another trap which is extremely dangerous. This trap affects the soul and is deadly. This trap can easily affect our relationship with our Heavenly Father. This trap allows our human nature to override our God fearing nature. Be careful–avoid soul destroying traps.
by lighthouse | Dec 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 20b-21 “…But if you suffer for doing good and you endure it, this is commendable before God. To this you were called, because Christ suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in his steps.” Our Teacher, our Savior, our Example, wants each of us to know we have to stand up for Truth just as He stood for truth. He came to earth for a purpose assigned by His Father. We certainly have a different purpose, yet still have a purpose assigned by our Father. Pray that you and I are accomplishing His purpose as He walks with each of us.
by lighthouse | Dec 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 2:9 “But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light.” God could not be more complimentary to His children, namely—all of Christendom , including you and me. Wthout Him, you and I walk and live in total darkness. And the saddest thing of all–we wouldn’t even realize it. How can we thank Him? Live as His faithful child!
by lighthouse | Dec 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
I Peter 2:2 “Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk so that by it you may grow up in your salvation.” Every mother who nurses her child does so for only so long—the child matures and eats and drinks other liquids and solid foods. The same in our spiritual world in our relationship with our Heavenly Father. We study. We pray. We discuss. We become grown up in our Christian faith. God expects us to be babies in our faith for a short time and then to become shepherds or disciples ourselves. Pray for Wendy who is suffering from colon cancer and going through the treatment of recovery for that disease. Have a great weekend.
