by lighthouse | Nov 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 8:9 “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that you through his poverty might become rich.” We all place too much emphasis on earthly assets. Millionaires, billionaires, those living in wealth are almost always considered the lucky ones; whereas, we also know wealth is very short lived and never of itself generates either happiness, a good life or satisfaction and peace. Jesus has given each of us wealth beyond measure which will last into eternity. Never let earthly wealth influence you. Be impressed with the free wealth given by your Savior. We have 2 prayer requests. I have a prayer request please. Please pray for an organization called On Our Own. It’s an organization that has several houses in St. Paul in which people with disabilities live and receive some help. I have a friend who lives in one of the houses and they have bed bugs they have been unable to get rid of for several months. Poor guy gets bit many times every night. Please pray...
by lighthouse | Nov 4, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 7:1 “Since we have these promises, dear friends, let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God.” God has made–out of this world–promises to each of us. God could not be more loving to each of us. Our God is beyond wonderful–so much so that our minds cannot comprehend His loving concern for each of us. Each of us knows what I just wrote. Therefore, isn’t it a strong desire on your and my part to show our God our sincere appreciation by living our lives as His dear children?
by lighthouse | Nov 3, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 6:18 “I will be a Father to you, and you will be my sons and daughters, says the Lord Almighty.” You and I are God’s child. How does that statement affect and effect your life? The truth of the statement has to make each of us marvel–that has to be the affect and the way we act as the result of the statement has to have a tremendous effect on our actions and life. Being God’s child–that is phenomenal!
by lighthouse | Nov 2, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 6:16b “…For we are the temple of the living God…” What wonder of the world is this passage? God lives within you. That true statement is undoubtedly one of the most controversial statements you will ever hear. But, doubt and controversy are hardly foreign to Christianity. Both the security and responsibility this statement carries with it is huge. It is beyond an honor to have God living within you and me. Realizing this honor we are both humbled and exhilarated. We again thank and praise our Heavenly Father.
by lighthouse | Nov 1, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 6:14 “Do not be yoked together with unbelievers. For what do righteousness and wickedness have in common? Or what fellowship can light have with darkness? With whom do you share your active worship of God? Do you go to worship with those who practice Satanic worship? Do you go to those who worship idols of any kind? No, you worship with those who have the same faith and worship the One True God of Heaven and Earth. Do you believe that whoever you hang out with–you become? It is true. The same for encouraging our children. Be “yoked” together with those you are/or want to become.
by lighthouse | Oct 29, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 6:1 “As God’s fellow workers we urge you not to receive God’s grace in vain.” Have you ever received a valuable gift and intentionally trashed it? Of course not! Have you ever loved someone who loved you and bought that loved person an expensive gift and they ignored it and were unappreciative? Of course not! God has given you and me the most valuable gift, bought with the highest price imaginable. Can you and I receive that gift yet ignore the blessings and responsibilities which are ours because of that gift? Of course not! Have a great weekend.
by lighthouse | Oct 28, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 5:21 “God made him who had no sin to be sin for us, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.” To be with God, either on this earth or for all eternity, you and I must be perfect. God knew we could never accomplish perfection by ourselves. Therefore, He sent His Son to take on 100% of our sin and make you and me perfect–or righteous before God. We become the person God intends us to be. That is a miracle. Now, you and I have the responsibility to live that purposeful life God intends.
by lighthouse | Oct 27, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 5:20a “We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us…” God could represent Himself. God could…the list from a human view is endless. God did create the universe. God did send His Son to this earth. God did promise to never send a flood which would destroy the world population. God will bring all believers to Himself in Heaven. God did make you and me His representatives–ambassadors. God does all things the way He sees fit. He chooses to use you and me in a unique and privileged way. What an honor to serve our Heavenly Father! How blessed we are!
by lighthouse | Oct 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 5:17 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old is gone, the new has come.” When a person realizes he/she is a faithful follower of his/her Savior, he/she has a close relationship with his/her Heavenly Father, he/she is living a life of thankfulness and gratitude to his/her God and the Holy Spirit lives within him/her, he/she is an heir to the greatest treasure possible: an earthly life of contentedness and a heavenly life of phenomenal wonder. Thank you God for LIFE!
by lighthouse | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 5:15 “And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” Every one of us has to ask ourselves a question which determines our life. That question is: who am I living for–myself or my Savior? Our human nature certainly says–myself. Our Holy Spirit nature says–my Savior. Our Savior’s love for us, His life lived for us, His dying for us, His resurrection for us and His preparing a home, a fabulous future home for us (which our loved ones who live with Him now are enjoying) dictates we live for Him. As we daily live life we constantly answer the question–who do we live for–ourselves or our Savior?
by lighthouse | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 5:15 “And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” Every one of us has to ask ourselves a question which determines our life. That question is: who am I living for–myself or my Savior? Our human nature certainly says–myself. Our Holy Spirit nature says–my Savior. Our Savior’s love for us, His life lived for us, His dying for us, His resurrection for us and His preparing a home, a fabulous future home for us (which our loved ones who live with Him now are enjoying) dictates we live for Him. As we daily live life we constantly answer the question–who do we live for–ourselves or our Savior?
by lighthouse | Oct 25, 2021 | Uncategorized
II Corinthians 5:15 “And he died for all, that those who live should no longer live for themselves but for him who died for them and was raised again.” Every one of us has to ask ourselves a question which determines our life. That question is: who am I living for–myself or my Savior? Our human nature certainly says–myself. Our Holy Spirit nature says–my Savior. Our Savior’s love for us, His life lived for us, His dying for us, His resurrection for us and His preparing a home, a fabulous future home for us (which our loved ones who live with Him now are enjoying) dictates we live for Him. As we daily live life we constantly answer the question–who do we live for–ourselves or our Savior?
