by lighthouse | Jan 2, 2023 | Uncategorized
John 11:47 “Then the chief priests and the Pharisees called a meeting of the Sanhedrin. ‘What are we accomplishing? they asked.'” This group of men were opposed to our Savior. Their only purpose in regard to Jesus was to destroy this miracle worker. Each of us must ask this same question—What is our purpose in regard to our Savior? Is it to be neutral toward Him, to treat Him as just another good philosopher living in a certain segment of time or to believe and tell others of His life saving truths? We all have a choice–what is yours? What is mine?
by lighthouse | Dec 30, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 11:43 “When he had said this, Jesus called in a loud voice,’ Lazarus, come out!’ The dead man came out, his hands and feet wrapped in strips of linen, and a cloth around his face.” It is impossible for Jesus to be any other than God. No matter how great you or I think we are, we cannot bring a person back to life who has been dead for a number of days. Well, one might say—this story is either exaggerated or simply not true. If that would be one’s conclusion, then who determines which part of the Bible is true? One would have to conclude—none. Our ONLY other alternative is: the Bible is true—all of it—Lazarus was raised from the dead—Jesus is God—You and I rest in total confidence. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Dec 29, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 11:40 “Then Jesus said, ‘did I not tell you that if you believe, you will see the glory of God?'” The story of Mary, Martha, Lazarus, the crowd-believers and unbelievers and Jesus has almost endless lessons for you and me. What is Jesus telling you and me in this one simple sentence? Coud it possibly be–every believer lives to see God’s glory as they observe life and will absolutely see His magnificence when He carries us all to Himself for all eternity? The glory of God is present both now and forever.
by lighthouse | Dec 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 11:32 “When Mary reached the place where Jesus was and saw him, she fell at his feet and said, ‘Lord, if you had been here, my brother would not have died.”‘ How many times in your and my life haven’t we come to incorrect conclusions as to the will of God? Mary and Jesus were extremely close friends, as was He to Martha and Lazarus, as is He to you and me. When anything doesn’t seem to be going the way we think it should we have to keep this story in mind. God has a plan–a perfect plan for each of our lives–believe that absolute truth and be comforted always by its honest, sincere wisdom.
by lighthouse | Dec 27, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 11:27 “‘Yes, Lord,’ she replied,’ I believe that you are the Messiah, the Son of God, who is to come into the world.”‘ We often criticize Martha and mistakenly forget her tremendous faith. This sentence Martha spoke and was recorded by John guarantees we will see Martha in Heaven. You and I would answer the question of our Savior identical to Martha’s answer. Everyone on earth who answers Jesus as Martha did will definitely enjoy eternity with each other in an environment which will be our gorgeous eternal Home.
by lighthouse | Dec 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 11:25 “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. Do you believe this?'” Jesus was talking with a dear friend, Martha. He could have been talking to you. As a matter of fact, He was talking to you. He asks you and me the same question. Martha’s answer was —YES. That is the same answer you and I would give our Savior! Reread the verse—it is ultra-important to life and eternal life!
by lighthouse | Dec 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 11:10 “It is when a person walks at night that they stumble, for they have no light.” Darkness and lacking truth are identical. When Jesus said these words, He was referring to the sad truth that even though truth is available to all, many choose to ignore that truth or light and force themselves to stumble and ignore the absolute truth of His Word. All you and I have to do is pick up the Bible, read it, study it and believe its truths and we naturally see. Why walk in darkness when light is so easily available? Have a great weekend—Merry Christmas-Our Savior has kept His promise!
by lighthouse | Dec 22, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 11:4 “When he heard this, Jesus said, ‘This sickness will not end in death. No, it is for God’s glory so that God’s Son may be glorified through it.'” We have all asked ourselves–Why, Why would God allow that to happen in my life? I prayed–and I prayed hard and often and still God did not answer my prayer the way I asked. Doesn’t God love me? What doesn’t God understand? What don’t I understand? Have you ever tried to comfort someone who is suffering? Have you ever had to say to yourself or have had to say to others—I don’t know what God’s purpose is; all I do know is– God is in control and His will be done. In faith we accept whatever God’s will is–always, faith in our Savior’s love.
by lighthouse | Dec 21, 2022 | 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.” Are you eager to read your Bible and listen to the teaching and comforting words of our Shepherd? A definite yes. Do you believe our Savior gives each of us the gift of eternal life with Him? A definite yes. Do you believe the Shepherd will keep you safely within His grasp and sight your entire life? A definite yes. Do you believe all your earthly worries are totally unnecessary? A definite yes.Isn’t it beyond wonderful to be cared for by our Savior Shepherd? A definite yes. Christmas is Merry!
by lighthouse | Dec 20, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 9:14 “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.” Without a shepherd the sheep are in desperate danger—-they would live in chaos and would be devoured by wild animals. With a shepherd they are calm, controlled, safe and never live in fear of whatever animals could do to destroy them. You and I are the sheep—Jesus is our Shepherd. We love having our Savior as our Shepherd while even before we knew Him, He loved us and wants us to live with Himself eternally. That is the marvelous love of our Wonderful Shepherd.
by lighthouse | Dec 19, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 8:47 “Whoever belongs to God hears what God says. The reason you do not hear is that you do not belong to God.” There is no such thing as–kind of–. I kind of believe in God, I kind of think Christmas is about Jesus, I kind of believe after this life there is a heaven and a hell. I kind of believe in a universal God. And the kind of list goes on forever–kind of–. You and I listen to God with our whole open hearts. We read and study our Bibles because that is where we learn. We have the believing hearts, minds and souls of a believing child of God. What a wonderful relationship we have with our Almighty Lord and Savior. We belong to God.
by lighthouse | Dec 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 8:43-44a “Why is my language not clear to you? Because you are unable to hear what I say. You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires.” There are 2 fathers in the world. One, our Heavenly Father, and two, the devil, the father of all who do not believe what Jesus has to say. Every person on earth listens to one or the other. There is no such thing as—oh, well, there is only one god and a person can worship him however he/she pleases. It is true—there is only one God, but He is to be worshipped only as Jesus explains. All else is not only foolishness, but also is placing a person on a terribly destructive road. This passage is a severe warning from our Savior. We thank God for bringing Ron through surgery successfully. Have a great weekend.
