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.
by lighthouse | Sep 28, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 11:28m “…’The Teacher is here…'” Martha and Mary knew who Jesus was—The Teacher. You and I also enjoy knowing The Teacher. Now, the question is: Are you and I the learner? What a privilege to be a student of The Greatest Teacher–The Son of God.
by lighthouse | Sep 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 11:25-26a “Jesus said to her,’I am the resurrection and the life. The one who believes in me will live, even though they die; and whoever lives by believing in me will never die…” Jesus never lied. It is impossible for Jesus to be anything other than perfect. When Jesus says you and I will live forever, he is only being true to character and speaking truth. You and I should never fear death as death is our gateway to our wonderful eternity.
by lighthouse | Sep 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 11:17 “On his arrival, Jesus found that Lazarus had already been in the tomb for four days.” Dead–not sick or in a coma–dead. Then Jesus did nothing more than speak and Lazarus came to life. Who else has that power over life and death other than Jesus, the Son of God? Applying that thought to your life—aren’t you so glad to be loved and cared for by that same Jesus? That Jesus who has power over your life and who invites you to live with him forever? Could we have a greater honor than to live with our Savior?
by lighthouse | Sep 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 10:27-28 “My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one will snatch them out of my hand.” Being an adopted and loved child of God gives you and me security found no where else.We all experience trials, heartaches, life’s difficulties and pains which come with simply living life, yet through all of life we rest in the comfort of resting in our Savior’s arms. We are very greatful.
by lighthouse | Sep 22, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 10:24 “The Jews who were there gathered around him, saying,’ How long will you keep us in suspense? If are the Messiah, tell us plainly.'” Have you ever been asked the same question over and over, gotten the same answer and then asked the same question again? That is what the Jews of Jesus’ time did and that is what the people in our time do. Jesus is the Promised Messiah. Jesus is our Advocate. Jesus is our Salvation. Jesus is God. Jesus is–and the proof is endless. Jesus is not the one with the deaf ears–man is! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Sep 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 10:14-15 “I am the good shepherd; I know my sheep and my sheep know me—just as the Father knows me and I know the Father—and I lay down my life for the sheep.” This passage has to be one of the most loving passages in Scripture. Not only does He know each of us personally and we know Him personally, but also, He willingly died because of His great love for each of us. There is absolutely no greater love.
