by lighthouse | Feb 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:23b&24a “This garment was seamless, woven in one piece from top to bottom. ‘Let’s not tear it,’ they said to one another,’ Let’s decide by lot who will get it.”‘ The Son of God was being humiliated and crucified. His earthly life was about over. 1/3 of Jesus’ purpose (His birth, death and resurrection) for the salvation of all of mankind was happening before the soldier’s eyes and they were concerned about ripping a piece of cloth. Can one be more blind? Do you and I ever become blind and live for the purpose of accumulating stuff instead of living to honor our Heavenly Father?
by lighthouse | Feb 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:24b “…This happened that the scriptures might be fulfilled…” The history of the world is summarized within the Bible. From Creation to Eternity God tells us His and our story. Nothing predicted by God has not happened exactly as He said it would. The world, just like your and my lives, has a purpose for its existence. It is important for you and me to listen to our God and pray that we live our lives and follow His intended purpose. Because of His love for each of us, nothing but good will be the result.
by lighthouse | Feb 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:16a “Here they crucified him…” Jesus had to be born. Jesus had to die. Jesus had to rise. Our Savior and Advocate suffered a painful and humiliating death only so you and I could live. There is no greater love. He has made it possible for us to be in the presence of our Heavenly Father as perfect adopted children because our Father demands perfection. We thank Him by living a life of service to Him.
by lighthouse | Feb 15, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:15b “‘We have no king but Caesar,’ the chief priests answered.”‘ The world certainly thinks differently than any Christian. As Children of God, we acknowledge Jesus as our Savior and King. The world acknowledges Jesus as a man who lived, influenced a few and died. What a privilege it is for you and me to know the real Jesus, His purpose for His living, dying and rising and to have a tight relationship with Him which will last through all eternity. There is a sadness we all have for those who live on this earth and never realize the truths of our loving Heavenly Father. Thank God for His loving hugs for you.
by lighthouse | Feb 14, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:37b “Everyone on the side of truth listens to me.” Jesus’ words are 100% truth. God speaks. How can we do anything other than listen. The world is so confused with its own thinking it has come to believe there is no truth. How can one be so foolish as to ignore a so easily recognized abundance of truth which, when followed guarantee a contented, joyful and peaceful life? We love to hear and tell the greatest story man has ever and will ever hear. Study His truth.
by lighthouse | Feb 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:20 “‘I have spoken openly to the world, ‘Jesus replied, ‘I always taught in synagogues or at the temple, where all the Jews come together. I said nothing in secret.”‘ The truths of Christianity are available for everyone to hear or read. Jesus has hidden nothing. No one wherever the Bible is available has any excuse to ignore Truth. Unfortunately, man’s pride instead of a wiser choice of humility has become his downfall. Man has mistakenly turned to himself for solutions and in so doing has created more problems. Beyond any doubt Jesus is the solution for all of man’s problems–accept that truth and live with the complete confidence given by our living Savior.
by lighthouse | Feb 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 19:17 “‘You are not one of his disciples, are you?’ the girl at the door asked Peter. He replied, ‘I am not.'” Each of us has to thank God that He has not recorded our betrayals in Scripture. How often have you and I denied our Savior by our thoughts, words or/and actions? Have we ever stood in silence when His truths were denied? Have we ever participated in activities not becoming of a child of God? Have we ever agreed with a group instead of expressing His truths? Has God placed this story in the Bible as a mirror for each of us? I think that is exactly why this story is in Scripture. Lesson learned? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Feb 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 18:1a “When he had finished praying, Jesus left with his disciples…” Jesus is our Example. Jesus talked to His Father and then in total submission did what He came to earth to do. Jesus had a purpose to accomplish–the purpose His Father determined many years prior. Before you or I came to live on this earth, God knew the purpose of your and my life. Are you and I praying that we are accomplishing God’s intended purpose? Have we placed our lives in His hands to accomplish His purpose? When we meet Him we will hopefully hear Him say to each of us–Well done.
by lighthouse | Feb 8, 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.” Just before Jesus was led to the cross He prayed to His Father. As you can read, His prayer was in appreciation and His prayer was for you and me. The love God has for you and me is beyond measure. His love for us has to be the motivation which governs our lives and which sparks the fire within each of us to be His mouth piece as we live our lives on this earth. All of us pray that we represent Him well.
by lighthouse | Feb 7, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 17:20 “My prayer is not for them alone. I pray also for those who will believe in me through their message.” Jesus talks with His Father. He not only talks to His Father about you, He talks to His Father about those you talk to. You plant seeds. You water those seeds and the Holy Spirit makes those seeds of life grow. It is not just by chance your friends learn of the true God, it is the will of God. Isn’t it another wonder of our Savior that He talks to His Father about YOU.
by lighthouse | Feb 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 17:17 “Sanctify them by the truth; your word is truth.” For you and me to be like Jesus we have to know Jesus. We cannot know Jesus by getting our car washed or by buying groceries. There is only one way to get to know our Savior and that way couldn’t be more obvious. We have to search the Scriptures for therein is the absolute truth of life and Life. All of us need to crave learning of the Truth.
by lighthouse | Feb 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 17:16 “They are not of the world, even as I am not of it.” Jesus is speaking. They is you. I is Jesus. You and Jesus are identical in that you and Jesus do not follow the thinking of this world in its lack of respect for the true God. Man’s thinking does not include —what does God say? Man’s thinking is very self centered and conclusions are drawn based on one’s desires even while suffering dire consequences. Your and my thinking is totally based on–what does God say? That is why we so enjoy studying His Word. Be a unique thinker! Have a great weekend.
