by lighthouse | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
On Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 10:20:56 AM EST, Richard Waldschmidt wrote: John 8:31-32 “…Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'” The value of Jesus’ words is beyond measure. Beyond measure? What other words do you know which not only give you and me peace, comfort, freedom and security on this earth and open the gates for eternal life in Heaven? These words are truly beyond measure.
by lighthouse | Dec 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 8:31-32 “…Jesus said, ‘If you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples. Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.'” The value of Jesus’ wo
by lighthouse | Dec 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 8:12 “When Jesus spoke again to the people, he said,’ I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life.”‘ This verse is the theme of every Christian’s life. Without faith and without walking with our Savior, a person walks and constantly stumbles. How can a person see if there is no light? So many people live with the outward appearance of pleasure, but their eternal future will be the last evidence of their having walked in darkness. That is a sad truth which time will prove to be correct. As for you and me, the joy of Christmas is always our celebration.
by lighthouse | Dec 13, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 7:37-39 “Jesus stood and said in a loud voice,’ Let anyone who is thirsty come to me and drink. Whoever believes in me, as Scripture has said, rivers of living water will flow from within them.’ By this he meant the Spirit, whom those who believed in him were later to receive.” There are 3 persons in the Trinity-Father, Son and Holy Spirit. One of them is living within you and me. If anyone reading this can explain how that truth can physically be explained-please write me back. That truth though, is similar to the truth that you and I have a soul. That truth is similar to the truth that there are 3 persons to our God. That truth is similar to the truth of Christmas. Faith is a wonderful thing as it recognizes God’s wisdom is far superior to man’s wisdom. Jesus has spoken. That is all the proof any faith filled child of His needs.
by lighthouse | Dec 12, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 7:24 “Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly.” Judge what is correct and true by God’s standards and by His determination of truth. We often hear–don’t be judgmental. However, God in this passage, tells us to be continually judgmental. We are instructed to use His standards and then determine what is right or wrong. This passage consists of our Savior’s words. The next time a person tells you to not be judgmental, know that as a Christian you are instructed to absolutely be judgmental.
by lighthouse | Dec 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 6:68 “Simon Peter answered him, ‘Lord, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and to know that you are the Holy One of God.”‘ Peter knew and expressed truth. He knew that only through his Savior could he receive eternal life. He knew Jesus was and is God. It did not matter to Peter what the rest of the world thought. Peter enjoyed having a faith which would gain for himself an eternity of joy living with his Jesus. Life on this earth could be difficult and at times very sad, but Peter looked forward to eternity. Don’t you and I find ourselves in the same position as Peter? Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Dec 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 6:40 “For my Father’s will is that everyone who looks to the Son and believes in him shall have eternal life, and I will raise them up at the last day.” Sometimes we think that winning the power ball would be the best thing that could happen to us. Sometimes we think that it would be great to live in the Carribean, or live disease free forever or sit on our lanai or deck in the morning with a great cup of coffee and watch the sun rise. What about this—-wouldn’t it be great to know Jesus very well and be able to spend eternity in the glory life of Heaven which is unbelievable in beauty and unimaginable in magnificence. We have phenomenal beauty waiting for each of us.
by lighthouse | Dec 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 6:35 “Then Jesus declared,’ I am the bread of life. Whoever comes to me will never go hungry, and whoever believes in me will never be thirsty.'” Everyone who reads these devotional thoughts enjoys eating a delicious meal, either at home or at a restaurant. All of us also enjoy drinking a refreshing glass of cool, clear water or cool, infused water. Upon finishing such a meal each of us would enjoyably say—aah, that was good! But we will be hungry again in only a few hours. Jesus knows the preceding truth. His truth to each of us is—once you or I have a relationship with Him, our mind and soul are contented for life-eternal life. We never search again. We live with a peace and comfort that is such a joy, our longing for food totally disappears. We have found our Savior!
by lighthouse | Dec 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 6:28-29 “Then they asked him,’ What must we do to do the works God requires?’ ‘Jesus answered, The work of God is this: to believe in the one he has sent.”‘ Jesus could not have been clearer. Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ. The world has the false conception that truth is up to each person on the earth and what Jesus declares carries as much weight as anyone else. That sad opinion has led to an immoral society where basic principles in regard to abortion, homosexuality, marriage, love our neighbors as ourselves, greed and a multitude of other issues have become personal issues with various opinions with a disregard for what our Savior says so clearly. Who do we listen to—our Lord and Savior or man?
by lighthouse | Dec 5, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 6:20 “But he said to them, ‘It is I; don’t be afraid.'” These words of Jesus may be (probably are) the most comforting words you will hear today, or maybe ever. Our Savior has His loving arms wrapped around each of us and tells you and me—don’t be afraid, I am with you. We must believe those words and our lives will be the most peaceful and contented possible. “It is I, don’t be afraid.” Believe and share!
by lighthouse | Dec 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 6:11 “Jesus then took the loaves, gave thanks, and distributed to those who were seated as much as they wanted. He did the same with the fish.” Before Jesus or the people enjoyed their meal, He thanked our Heavenly Father for providing the meal. Jesus’ entire life was a life of teaching. When you eat do you simply eat whatever food God has provided without thanking Him for the food? If you don’t thank Him, you are making a mistake. If you do thank Him and invite Him to join you, you have obediently recognized who has generously given you another blessing. Jesus again teaches each of us. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Dec 1, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 4:48 “‘Unless you people see signs and wonders, ‘Jesus told him, ‘you will never believe.”‘ Faith is believing without physical, mental, touchable or any other kind of visible and tangible proof. Isn’t that definition of faith without human proof a little foolish? Can you prove Jesus lived? That Abraham and Lot separated? That Noah built an ark? That the world was created in 6 days? That Jesus lived, died and rose again? That eternity is real? And the list is endless. Faith is that cherished love all believers believe simply because God says so. No proof beyond God’s word is necessary. Is faith foolish? To the unbeliever–absolutely yes. To the faith filled–absolutely the foundation of life. Praise God for faith!
