by lighthouse | Nov 21, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 3:16 “For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.” God’s love for each of us is beyond measure. For our Almighty God to send His Son God to become human, live, suffer, die and rise from a tomb is all beyond our comprehension. Knowing Jesus, having a close relationship with Him and believing in Him as our Savior guarantees an eternity of treasure. Who of us doesn’t want a guaranteed, never-ending treasure?
by lighthouse | Nov 18, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 2:18 “Then the Jews demanded of him, ‘What miraculous sign can you show us to prove your authority to do all this?”‘ Are you kidding me? Human beings demanding God comply! What could they possibly be thinking? Humility and faith were totally absent. Is much of the world functioning the same today? What does God say in regard to many topics is an ignored thought, so man can come to his own conclusions and these conclusions have the same authority as what God has to say. You and I should always base our conclusions on what God says—-never on man’s self-proclaimed, ever changing, self-righteous and totally destructive mentality. We base our thoughts on God’s thoughts and conclusions. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 17, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 2:33 “This, the first of his miraculous signs, Jesus performed at Cana, in Galilee. He thus revealed his glory, and his disciples put their faith in him.” I want to tell you what happened: I put water into a glass this morning. I then said to the water–become wine. Nothing happened. Thinking maybe I had the wrong type of glass I chose another bigger glass, much fancier and filled it with cold water with ice. I then said—become wine. Still nothing. Can anyone explain Why? It worked for Jesus–why not me?
by lighthouse | Nov 16, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:34 “‘I have seen and I testify that this is the Son of God.”‘ John the Baptist is a very reliable witness. His testimony is therefore factual and accurate. He recognized Jesus, knew who He was, couldn’t do anything but tell others about Him. He knew what his purpose in life was. God created John for this purpose. The same is true for each of us—you and me. Each of us, no matter our age has a purpose. Important question: For what purpose has God created you?
by lighthouse | Nov 15, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:29 “The next day John saw Jesus coming toward him and said, ‘Look, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world!'” How could John say these words without Jesus being God? He knew the innocent man standing before him had the power to carry the weight of the world’s sins. No mere human could do what our Savior did and John knew that truth. The supreme love our Godhas for each of is comprehendible. Innocence, to live and die and rise for you and me—there is no greater love.
by lighthouse | Nov 14, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:14 “The Word became flesh and made his dwelling among us. We have seen his glory, the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father, full of grace and truth.” Jesus, the Word, our Savior, the Creator, the One and Only, the reason for Christmas, the One who is our Advocate, the One who is Love and gives us assurance and confidence–therefore, our Hope, the One who bought us with His blood—He is the One we honor for He has made each of us His child. Yes, each of us both humbly and proudly believe—I am a child of God.
by lighthouse | Nov 11, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:12 “Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God–” I am…………..-you can state your occupation, your net worth, your skin color, your education or you can state the greatest honor given—–that being: I am a child of God. That honor is the most valuable title or description of yourself anyone could give you. Those 6 words carry you through this life and will carry you into your real home in Heaven. If anyone ever asks you—who are you? Your immediate response—-I am a child of God. What an honor! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Nov 10, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:9 “The true light that gives light to every man was coming into the world.” On the first day of Creation God created light. What that light was is an interesting yet nonconclusive study. The important fact is: the first thing God created was light. The rest of Creation came after this first and critical need. Your and my most critical need is light–or should the word be spelled Light. Without our Light survival is impossible. John, our author, continually emphasizes Jesus as our Light. He is the One we cannot survive without. Why would we want to walk in darkness when we can enjoy the Light of life?
by lighthouse | Nov 9, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:6-7 “There came a man who was sent from God; his name was John. He came as a witness to testify concerning that light, so that through him all men might believe.” John was born to testify as a witness to Light. John knew he had the distinct privilege of introducing Jesus, our beloved Savior, the Light, to the world. Wouldn’t you think John would have enjoyed an elegant life, the most comfortable chariot in his day, food including every delicacy, and honor befitting the one who was introducing Light? Whenever you think of God’s purpose for your life don’t expect a bed of roses. When you represent your Savior do so realizing this earthly life is loaded with thorns–Heaven is our Home.
by lighthouse | Nov 8, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:4 “In Him was life, and that life was the light of men.” If you have a choice of walking, running or living in darkness or walking, running or living in light—which would you choose?There couldn’t be a more obvious answer, yet many choose the obviously wrong answer. Study your Bible, develop a close relationship with your Heavenly Father and enjoy the wonderful daily and eternal joy of walking, running and living in the fabulous light gifted to us by our Savior. There is no greater joy!
by lighthouse | Nov 7, 2022 | Uncategorized
John 1:1 “In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God. He was with God in the beginning.” This is a phenomenal verse. This verse begins with the exact 3 words of the beginning of the Bible. The Word–Jesus–was present when God created our universe. If that is true, and it is true, this verse not only states Jesus is God, but it is also the beginning of Christmas. John loved his Savior. He is bringing us to the beginning to show each of us the magnificence of everything he is going to tell us in the rest of his book.
by lighthouse | Nov 4, 2022 | Uncategorized
Proverbs 31:30 “Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting; but a woman who fears the Lord is to be praised.” Youth and energy and beauty which come while being young are wonderful blessings. Maturity and age steal these youthful attributes. Walking and exercising become more difficult while youthful beauty slowly fades. However, faith becomes stronger, more in depth and wisdom becomes solid like a boulder. God reminds each of us to praise especially women who portray a faith of strength and the wonderful personality of faithfully serving their Creator. Have a great weekend.
