by lighthouse | Dec 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:14-15 “For this reason I kneel before the Father, from whom his whole family in heaven and on earth derives its name.” You and I belong to a much larger family than those you or I spent Christmas with. Every faith filled person on earth and in heaven is a member of this illusterous group. I do not know how many brothers and sisters we have, but the number is huge. We all live and die in awe, trying to understand the might, power, kindness and love of our Heavenly Father. Again how blessed we, His family, are.
by lighthouse | Dec 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:17 “In him and through faith in him we may approach God with freedom and confidence.” The celebrations of Christmas are not so we can all have dinner with each other or buy presents for one another or travel and see each other. The celebrations of Christmas are all because Jesus came to this earth, lived, died and rose so that you and I could have a relationship with God. Without Jesus you and I could not approach God. That would be devastating. With Jesus we easily approach God in total freedom. That is what the celebrations are all about.
by lighthouse | Dec 24, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 3:6 “This mystery is that through the gospel the Gentiles are heirs together with Israel, members together of one body, and sharers together in the promise in Christ Jesus.” The most important and profound promise ever made we are in the midst of celebrating. That is, God’s promise to send a Savior into the world for all of mankind. Everyone on the face of the earth has been given this important and profound promise. Obviously, not everyone accepts and enjoys the most love promise ever made—that is a sad truth. The true meaning of Christmas celebrates our God’s fulfilled promise. Therefore, you and I celebrate and rejoice that we have become heirs and inherit all the wonders our God offers. Again, thank you, God! Have a wonderful Christmas celebration!
by lighthouse | Dec 23, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 2:22 “And in him (Jesus Christ) you too are being built together to become a dwelling in which God lives by his Spirit.” Dwell on the thought-the Holy Spirit lives inside you. God lives within you. Comprehend the miracle. That truth obligates you and me to live a life knowing His presence is with us and He is a very welcome guest. When you are down or depressed you are never alone. How can you be? God dwells within you. Again, Thank you, Jesus!
by lighthouse | Dec 22, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 2:19 “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and aliens, but fellow citizens with God’s people and members of God’s household.” Imagine, you are a child of God. Imagine, you are a member of God’s family. Imagine, you have a Father in Heaven. Imagine, you have a smile on your face because you are so blessed. BUT, you do not have to imagine—-This is all wonderful reality. You are His child, His family member, He is your Father and the smile in your heart and on your face is real! You could not be more blessed!
by lighthouse | Dec 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
Ephesians 1:4 “For he chose us in him before the creation of the world to be holy and blameless in his sight.” How long have you known God? As a child? As an adult? How long has God known you? When you were born? When you knew Him? NO! God knew you before He created this world. He knew you! He loved you! He made you His! When you or I state our God is magnificent we don’t really comprehend what we are saying. Another incomprehensible–God sent His Son to earth–we call it Christmas–our God is magnificent!
by lighthouse | Dec 20, 2021 | Uncategorized
Galatians 6:14 “May I never boast except in the cross of our Lord Jesus Christ through which the world has been crucified to me, and I to the world.” In the psychology of mankind a positive self image is essential for a well rounded person. That self image can make the difference between happiness and depression. There is a huge difference between a positive self image and a boastful personality. The first is healthy while the second is detrimental. If you must boast, only boast about the love and sacrifice of your Savior. That boasting is essential for all Christians to enjoy.
by lighthouse | Dec 17, 2021 | Uncategorized
Galatians 6:9 “Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.” To follow our Savior consistently is a difficulty every Christian endures. It is easy to talk about being a child of God, but it is difficult continually being that child. Three forces present a continual battle–the Devil, the ways of the world and our own desires. Perseverance, prayer and realizing a phenomenal treasure awaits us is key to our faithfulness. Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Dec 16, 2021 | Uncategorized
Galatians 5:22-23 “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. The words stated are the heart of every Christians thoughts, words and actions. There is nothing more powerful than a child of God filled with the traits expressed by God through Paul. I am sure each of would say of ourselves–we have some attitude adjustments to make–God be our Guide.
by lighthouse | Dec 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
Galatians 5:16 “So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature.” There is not one person on this earth who escapes his/her own sinful continually nagging harmful desires. These desires will destroy a person if there is no counter realization of the Holy Spirit and His extreme importance in one’s life. We all, to live fruitful lives, must continually pray that the Holy Spirit dominates our lives and not our own desires. This simple truth will fill our world with joy.
by lighthouse | Dec 14, 2021 | Uncategorized
Galatians 5:13 “You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature, rather, serve one another in love.” Freedom is one of the most valuable concepts a person can have. We all love freedom. God has showered you and me with freedom and we not only enjoy freedom, we love freedom. When we listen to our Heavenly Father our lives are prosperous, fulfilling and enjoyable. When we do not listen our lives become unsuccessful. unfulfilled and unenjoyable. As Christians we strive to listen to our Heavenly Father and live blessed lives, the best lives of wonderful freedom.
by lighthouse | Dec 13, 2021 | Uncategorized
Galatians 5:6b “…The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love.” Have you ever taken the time to figure out what your net worth is? If you have, was your conclusion—wow, that is too much, I have to give some away! Probably not. Our human nature likes bigger and better. What about our God nature? Have you prayed for a stronger more outgoing faith? I am sure you have because that is what our God nature does. Human nature and God nature–both traits of Christians–the first is temporary, the second is eternal. Be sure to especially pray for the second.
