by lighthouse | Jan 18, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:16 “And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another advocate to help you and be with you forever—the Spirit of truth.” God knows we are weak when left alone and are like fragile lambs without a shepherd. We would wonder, get lost and be devoured by wolves. That is not symbolism—that is the truth. What does He do to protect us? He gives us the Holy Spirit who lives inside each of us. That truth is not only a miracle each of us enjoy, but also the truth which gives us strength and comfort to survive in a world of hurt and chaos. The Holy Spirit gives us a comfort, so we thrive with hope and never have to live in fear.
by lighthouse | Jan 17, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:15 “If you love me, keep my commands.” Our Savior has made life for us quite simple. Love loves love and love enjoys pleasing the one loved. Jesus loves loving you. If we enjoy that love isn’t it a simple and logical conclusion that in appreciation we obey? So simple, yet so difficult. We pray and thank Him for His help knowing we will do well.
by lighthouse | Jan 16, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:13-14 “I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it.” The truth of this thought Jesus expresses sure exposes the weakness of our faith. Our human nature constantly overrides this verse. God is always, without fail watching out for your and my good. We ask and He always answers according to His will and for our good. That is faith in action and that faith dictates how we live life. Eliminate our human nature and clothes ourselves in our God nature.
by lighthouse | Jan 13, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:5-6 parts –“Thomas said to him, ‘Lord,….so how can we know the way?’ Jesus answered,’ I am the way…'” Jesus never soft pedaled, beat around the bush, dodged, hemmed and hawed–I am sure you get the point. He, rather, spoke accurately and directly. Thomas asked the same question each of us would ask and Jesus answered in His normal profound way. There is no question—He is absolute. Does your faith question Jesus’ answer or is your reply–absolutely, positively, without any doubt–I am sure you get the point. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 12, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:2-3 “My Father’s house has many rooms; if that were not so, would I have told you that I am going there to prepare a place for you? And if I go and prepare a place for you, I will come back and take you to be with me that you also may be where I am.” It is very difficult to imagine that our Savior loves each of us so much that He is preparing a palace for each of us exclusively so He can enjoy your and my presence. Imagine the love He wants you and me to know. Imagine, you are His adopted child and are soon to inherit a fortune for all eternity beyond belief. How can we be other than faithful?
by lighthouse | Jan 11, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 14:1 “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God, believe also in me.” Can you state any reason to worry knowing your Jesus is always walking by your side? State just one reason. There is not even one legitimate reason any of has. Each of us is surrounded in the arms of our Jesus. You and I have no reason to worry—that is the simple truth. We all have the unique honor of living worry free lives simply because of our relationship with our Savior. Never let anything spoil that relationship.
by lighthouse | Jan 10, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 13:34-35″A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know you are my disciples, if you love one another.” Love at times is difficult. Our human nature enters our minds and our defense mentality is just the opposite of love. As children of our Heavenly Father, as disciples of our Savior and as representatives of our God we are bound to love one another. We all cherish the thought of being loved by our God. It is your and my responsibility to learn from and to follow His example.
by lighthouse | Jan 9, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:46 “I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should walk in darkness.” How much simpler could Jesus express truth? If you want light–if you want truth–if you want security–if you want peace–if you want true love–believe in me and perpetually have light. What a wonderful Savior you and I worship and enjoy!
by lighthouse | Jan 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:42-43 ” Yet at the same time many even among the leaders believed in him. But because of the Pharisees they would not openly acknowledge their faith for fear they would be put out of the synagogue; for they loved human praise more than praise from God.” Without me writing anything I am sure you see the problem–the last phrase. That phrase is a human nature flaw. Being politically correct is a human weakness which often keeps truth from being exposed. The absolute truth of Scripture should never be compromised. You and I have the responsibility of telling any and every one the truth as God has told us His truth. Only then will we hear our Father say as we enter Heaven—Well done! Human praise is very temporary and changes in an instant. God praise is constant and eternal. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Jan 5, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:37 “Even after Jesus had performed so many signs in their presence, they still would not believe in him.” One would think it is impossible to not believe in God as He presents Himself throughout Scripture. Miracle after miracle, the magnificence of creation, the ultra nano scientific realizations, the massive differences created by words within 6 days, the peace, comfort and happiness enjoyed because of faith—-all are undeniable proofs of our God, yet some choose to ignore what is so obvious. How can the obvious be so not obvious? That is a real brain teaser, shrug your shoulders, shake your head, unbelievable to be answered— question.
by lighthouse | Jan 4, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:16a “Believe in the light while you have light, so that you might become children of light…” You and I need light to live. Without light nothing on this earth would survive. That truth is applied to the truth of each of us needing to know the Light of the world for us to survive. Without Jesus our lives would be dark, purposeless and empty. With Jesus, our Light, our lives are exciting, purposeful and beneficial to others. What is your and my choice? Darkness or Light?
by lighthouse | Jan 3, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 12:26 “Whoever serves me must follow me; and where I am, my servant also will be. My Father will honor the one who serves me.” There is nothing on this earth more rewarding than serving our Savior. With that service to our Savior comes the wonderful, unbelievable and magnificent reward of being honored by our Heavenly Father. Imagine, by serving our Savior, we are honored by our Heavenly Father! There is no greater love. That has got to make your day!
