by lighthouse | Feb 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:16 “In a little while you will see me no more, and then in a little while you will see me.” Jesus always known exactly what He is talking about. He knew He would ascend into Heaven. He knew He would return. The first happened while the second coming is about to happen. The most important truth you and I can gather from this absolute truth of our Savior is—-be prepared! A lack of preparation could not be worse. Study His Book—know who He is—grow in faith. All of our eternal lives depend on it.
by lighthouse | Feb 1, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:7 “But I tell you the truth: It is for your good that I am going away. Unless I go away, the Counselor will not come to you; but if I go, I will send him to you.” God had a plan. Everything our God chooses for us is orderly, consistent and beneficial to those whom He loves. You and I need the Counselor–that is our Comforter, the Holy Spirit who lives within each of us. Jesus knew and knows we need help. That’s right–you need help. I need help. Without that help we are lost—and who wants to be lost? Praise God for having the Counselor living within each of us—we can live in the comfort, peace and security only He provides.”
by lighthouse | Jan 31, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 16:1 “All this I have told you so that you will not go astray.” You and I are influenced by both the thinking of society and the thinking of our Savior. If we don’t read our Bibles and learn what our God has to tell us about life and death and Himself and His expectations we can do nothing less than be influenced by the fallible thoughts of society. Nothing could be more damaging. Society destroys family and individual stabilities. God thinking produces strong families and individual security. We all make a choice.
by lighthouse | Jan 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:18 “If the world hates you, keep in mind that it hated me first.” God’s principles and truths are not enjoyed by many in the world. Jesus was even threatened with death many times before He was actually put to death for His exposing the truth. You and I have the responsibility of knowing God’s truths, which is why we study His Word, we are also responsible for telling others His truths. What a joy it is to be His adopted child but expect to be not liked by many.
by lighthouse | Jan 27, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:16 “You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you so that you might go and bear fruit—fruit that will last—and so that whatever you ask in my name the Father will give you.” Every faith filled Christian is not the creator of his own faith filled live; rather God has chosen him/her to live and teach others the joy of life with our Savior. Imagine—you are CHOSEN. Does that mean God has written your name in the Book of Life? Absolutely-Definitely-Without Question. You and I are both humbled and honored. What a fantastic Savior, Advocate and King we praise. Thank you, God. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 26, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:13 “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” What can possibly be said to help one understand this truth. Jesus, our best friend, died for you and me. That truth is the greatest truth, greatest love relationship, greatest friendship and greatest wonder which ever happened. Great is the closest word in our vocabulary which describes His love for each of us. What a phenomenal best friend!!
by lighthouse | Jan 25, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:8 “This is my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my disciples.” God intends for each of us to flourish. What does flourish mean? Flourish means to have a close relationship with Him and let His love be known. Flourish and success are identical twins. Both demand an interlocking relationship with our Heavenly Father with our purpose being to praise, honor and tell the world all about Him as He reveals Himself in the Bible. All earthly blessings are then a result of that relationship. Wouldn’t it be wonderful if the world realized this truth?
by lighthouse | Jan 24, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:5 “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” What can you accomplish for God? Absolutely nothing! Isn’t the correct question–what will God accomplish within each of us and how will God use us and what is His purpose for each of us on this earth? We tend to place ourselves first and God is fortunate we came into being—how blessed God is. That is the way the world lives if the world even includes the true God in their ego. How foolish. Without God, whatever one thinks they have accomplished is meaningless. We bear fruit only as we accomplish His purpose with our lives.
by lighthouse | Jan 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
—– Forwarded Message —– From: Richard Waldschmidt Sent: Monday, January 23, 2023 at 07:14:27 AM ESTSubject: We need Him for life John 15:4 “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” To live a successful life one must have a close relationship with his/her Heavenly Father. Without that relationship all else is meaningless. With that close relationship success includes many enjoyable blessings. Just like an apple cannot even think about becoming a beautiful piece of fruit, as the apple must be attached to an apple tree, so you and I can only live a successful life being solidly attached to our Lord and Savior.
by lighthouse | Jan 23, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 15:4 “Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me.” To live a successful life one must have a close relationship with his/her Heavenly Father. Without that relationship all else is meaningless. With that close relationship success includes many enjoyable blessings. Just like an apple cannot even think about becoming a beautiful piece of fruit, as the apple must be attached to an apple tree, so you and I can only live a successful life being solidly attached to our Lord and Savior.
by lighthouse | Jan 20, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:27 “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” Fear and anxiety are very common human traits. There is almost an endless list of causes of trauma within each of us if we allow ourselves to participate. If we take to heart this passage and the content which our Savior wants us to enjoy our level of fear and anxiety will be extremely low (unfortunately, it will not disappear because we still are human) and our level of peace and security and calm will be extremely high. God give each of us His peace. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 19, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:23 “Jesus replied,” Anyone who loves me will obey my teaching. My Father will love them, and we will come to them and make our home with them.” The opening two words of this passage makes us listen intently. When Jesus speaks–we listen. The book of John is packed with love language. What is the most important — most important emotion of well being you and I experience? The feeling of being loved and giving love—-That one emotion is the difference between life and death. Reread the passage.
