by lighthouse | May 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:19 “For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many were made righteous.” Adam brought extreme tragedy to the world. Nothing could be worse. Because of Adam we all suffer and die. Terrible!!Jesus brings fantastic blessing to you and me. Nothing could be better. Because of Jesus we all have joy and live forever. Wonderful!!That is a summary of Christianity.
by lighthouse | May 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:8 “But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.” Usually we love those who show a love for us. We find it irrational to love those who hurt us, misunderstand us, don’t listen to us, do anything which seems to enjoy making our lives difficult. God is far different. He loves you and me because He created us and wants us to be His. There is not much about any of us which makes us desireable. Yet, God, in His perfect love makes us His own. There is no greater love!! Thank Him!
by lighthouse | May 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:3 “…we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope.” As faithful followers of our God we recognize that in all circumstances we praise Him. When times are the best we praise and rely on God and when times are seemingly the worst we rely on God. He is by our side at all times. We often hear—why God are you allowing this to happpen? For a Christian this passage gives each of us insight. Have you ever told a person–have a day of suffering, you will be blessed because of it. If you ever do tell a person that you will be remembered and maybe that would be a blessing in disguise. We pray for Marilyn:Dear Richard, As we age we may have more and more health issues! Me having breast cancer twice and now CMML. But my arthritis which only gets worse from taking the cancer pill, has given me a new left knee and a new right hip! On May 22, my left hip will be replaced and the doctor doesn’t know how I made it this far because it...
by lighthouse | May 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 5:1 “Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.” Without our Heavenly Father sending His Son into this world to pay the ultimate price for our guilt we have no chance of enjoying life on this earth or eternally. God demands perfection and because of His Son you and I are perfect in God’s eyes. That is grace. That is a truth we often ask WHY? Why would God send His Son? Answer: because of His phenomenal love for each of us. Live it–Enjoy being a child of God!
by lighthouse | May 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 4:21 “being fully persuaded that God had power to do what he had promised.” God has never and will never break a promise. That truth is very difficult for us to understand because we live in a world of broken promises. Our court system is overloaded with attempts at truth being discovered. What is the truth and unkept promises are almost expected and often difficult to determine. With God there is no such thing. His promises are absolute. He has made wonderful promises and it is our joy to read His Book and discover those wonderful truth promises.
by lighthouse | May 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 4:20 “Yet he did not waver through unbelief regarding the promise of God, but he was strengthened in his faith and gave glory to God.” He in this verse is Abraham. He, Abraham, though well beyond child bearing age with Sarah, his wife, Abraham believed God. His faith is an example for all of us to follow and God wants us to know that. Abraham believed the impossible, humanly speaking, would absolutely happen. You and I must have such a faith. An unquestioning faith is what you and I need to pray for daily. We rest in the confidence of the promises of our God. We live by faith. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | May 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 3:28a “For we maintain that a person is justified by faith…” Good deeds accomplish salvation in every false faith except the one true faith of Christianity. In Christinity good deeds are a result of an appreciation to God for His love to each of us. In Christianity it is impossible for you and me to earn anything. Jesus has done EVERYTHING. We absolutely need Him. Our good deeds are simply a thank you. And you and I love saying–THANK YOU!
by lighthouse | May 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 3:23-24 “for all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, and all are justified freely by his grace through the redemption that came by Jesus Christ.” This verse certainly deflates a person’s ego. God does not say–some of you are ok while some of you are not ok. He says—all of you are not ok–all of you need Jesus, your Redeemer. Forget the concept you are bad, forget the concept you are good. Accept the beautiful concept—I have sent my Son and because of His life, death and resurrection—you are mine, you are perfect before me–you couldn’t be more blessed–you couldn’t be more at peace. You are my child–ENJOY!
by lighthouse | May 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 2:7-8 “To those who are persistent in doing good seek glory, honor and immortality, he will give eternal life. But for those who are self-seeking and who reject the truth and follow evil, there willl be wrath and anger.” God has given each of us a free will. Each of us can choose to serve Him or we can choose to serve ourselves. Serving Him means separating ourselves from worldly thinking, studying His Word and following Him– while serving self means relying on one’s self for answers to life’s questions, concerns and issues. Relying on God’s answers is very secure while relying on man’s perspective is very insecure and is as solid as sand. We all make a choice. What is yours?
by lighthouse | May 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 1;28 “Furthermore, just as they did not think it worthwhile to retain the knowledge of God, so God gave them over to a depraved mind, so that they do what ought not to be done.” God’s ways and man’s ways are miles and miles apart. In this section of Romans God speaks of the depravity of man in his thinking and actions. God does never say–do whatever you want, its ok. No, God is very specific as to morality and what is depraved. We live at a time when God’s ways are mocked. Let us, as Christians, not fall for worldly thinking, but always ask ourselves—-is this God thinking? And then always apply God’s absolute truth.
by lighthouse | Apr 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
Romans 1:20a “For since the creation of the world God’s invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen,…” It is impossible for God not to be Himself. Every superlative known to man does not give enough credit to the magnificence of God. Trees, oceans, animals, sky, humans—the entire universe testifies to the wonder of our Creater. We are all surrounded by the eternal power and divine nature of our God. Praise to God for having chosen you and me to represent him to both ourselves and others as we walk this life on earth. What an honor!!
by lighthouse | Apr 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Richard Waldschmidt Sent: Wednesday, April 26, 2023 at 07:55:17 AM EDTSubject: Let the truth be spoken Romans 1:16a “For I am not ashamed of the gospel, because it is the power of God that brings salvation to everyone who believes:” Jesus always spoke truth. He knew He would be hated because of His speaking and teaching. He exposed hypocrisy to authorities while He welcomed many into His circle of those He loved and came to save. Our Great Teacher never spoke to please a crowd or spoke telling a small or large group what they wanted to hear or was a popular thought of the time. He was never ashamed to represent truth. It was impossible for Him to speak anything but truth. Let’s learn this great lesson as we represent our faithful Heavenly Father.
