by lighthouse | Oct 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:2 “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to pepare a place for you?” Jesus is or has prepared your home in Heaven. That home is more luxurious than any of us can imagine. Why would any of us be afraid to go there? Our human nature hangs on to this earthly life while our God/Spiritual nature looks forward to our phenomenal life in Heaven.
by lighthouse | Oct 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 13:37 “Peter asked,’ Lord, why can’t I follow you now? I will lay down my life for you.'” Peter was self confident, impetuous, and did not realize how much he needed his Savior at his side. You and I should never make the mistake of thinking we have a faith which is so strong that we can be self reliant. We have a much stronger faith when we realize we have strength in weakness. We are in desperate need of our Savior always by our side. When we realize that we walk with His strength and there is nothing better or stronger.
by lighthouse | Oct 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 13:20 “Very truly I tell you, whoever accepts anyone I send accepts me; and whoever accepts me accepts the one who sent me.” Jesus explains His order of mission work. The disciple–one like you and me who have the responsibility of telling others the truths about our Savior. The Son—the One who is our Advocate and the Father—who sent His Son who brought perfection so you and I and other Christians could appear perfectly before our Father. Our God’s plan is perfect.
by lighthouse | Oct 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:50 “I know that his command leads to eternal life.. So whatever I say is just what the Father has told me to say.” Following the words of our Teacher, you and I and anyone else who presents God’s teachings as God truly is, must study and accurately present as God presents Himself. For anyone to interject their opinion is being detrimental to both themselves and to their followers and listeners. Keep God’s Word pure. Study His entire Word. Represent His Truth. Earthly and eternal life is at stake.
by lighthouse | Oct 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:46 “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness.” You and I have the privilege of knowing, believing and having a tight relationship with the Savior of the world. That relationship not only lights our world on this earth but also guarantees an eternal life of joy as we walk with our Heavenly Father. It is also your and my responsibility to teach others of this magnificent Light.
by lighthouse | Oct 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:43 “for they loved human praise more than praise from God.” A common mistake our human nature makes is to enjoy recognition, praise and anything close to celebrity status. It is good to receive encouragement, yet the words of praise we should all live for is to hear our Heavenly Father say to each of us — Well done, you good and faithful servant.
by lighthouse | Oct 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:38a & 39b “This was to fulfill the word of Isaiah the prophet…as Isaiah says elsewhere…” Isaiah lived about 700 years prior to Jesus. Isaiah, a prophet, whose prophecies had to be inspired by God, predicted with exactness what would happpen in Jesus’ future. Can you predict what will happen in 2723? Noone can. Another proof God’s Word is true. When Jesus says He is preparing a place for you and me—believe it and look forward to your future home. A friend of mine, John, has like shingles on his face. This is contagious and painful. Please pray for God to heal him. Thank you. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Oct 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:37 “Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.” Many people live with the unfortunate flaw–seeing is believing, but the people in Jesus’ time had an additional flaw–they saw and still did not believe. You and I live with the fortunate gift called faith. Not ignorant belief, but childlike faith. God’s infallible Word is more than enough. What an honor it is for each of us to be His adopted and loved child.
by lighthouse | Oct 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:36 “Believe in the light while you have the light, so that you may become children of light.” You and I have a choice–live in light or live in darkness. God doesn’t force anyone to follow Him, yet isn’t it the epitome of foolishness to deny Him and walk in darkness? To know our Heavenly Father you and I must first know our Savior. What a joy it is to walk in Light. How sad it is that so many live blindly.
by lighthouse | Oct 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:28a “Father, glorify your name!” Jesus originally spoke these words. Jesus, our Teacher, wants each of us to realize these words also represent your and my purpose for living. All that we do on this earth should focus on this same thought. We all fall short. That is exactly why we have a Savior.
by lighthouse | Oct 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 11:35 “Jesus wept.” Jesus lost it? Or is Jesus showing how much He cares for each of us? The latter is certainly the case as Jesus never losses it. His caring nature never changes. Jesus showed extreme emotions in His caring nature in this verse and in the Garden of Gethsemane. When we pray to our Savior we can be sure He hears us with a most caring heart.
by lighthouse | Sep 29, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:25 “Anyone who loves this life will lose it, while anyone who hates their life in this world will keep it for eternal life.” In the 1500’s Martin Luther wrote a song expressing the thought—I’m but a stranger here, Heaven is my home. Every Christian realizes that same thought. Though life on this earth is intended to be lived in honor to our Heavenly Father life is so short and full of troubles. Our life in eternity is so long with wonders beyond our imagination. Heaven really is our Home. Have a great weekend.
