I will share about Christian books I have read or listened to.
I will be sharing about my life before and after Christ. I will include stories about my pet and other pets I have encountered.
A Light for All Nations
Have you ever seen a lighthouse up close?
For those who find themselves stuck out at sea—while winds are howling, waves are crashing, and darkness is blacker than black—a lighthouse can mean the difference between life and death. They aren’t just cute landmarks, but important navigational guides and essential beacons of hope.
In Isaiah 60, the prophet describes a vision that portrays a lighthouse of sorts: God's glory shining bright for all the world to see...
“All nations will come to your light; mighty kings will come to see your radiance.”
Isaiah 60:3 (NLT)
Without the light of God, we are all blind and hopeless. But because He made us and loves us, He has revealed the brightest light of all...
Isaiah 46:6 spoke of a coming Messiah that would be “a light to the Gentiles." And that prophecy—along with hundreds of others—was fulfilled in the person of Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the light of the world (John 8:12). His light shines into the darkness, and darkness cannot overcome it (John 1:5). Isaiah 60:19-20 goes on to say that the Lord will actually be an everlasting light, one that needs no source and will never grow dim.
Jesus explained that His people would receive power from the Holy Spirit to tell the world about Him—beginning in Jerusalem and spreading to the ends of the earth. So, if you're follower of Christ, be confident that you have been empowered to share and shine His light!
Responding to God at All Times
Throughout our lives, we will all experience both suffering and joy. We'll have times of great grief and times of overflowing happiness. Sometimes, they’ll be separate seasons—but other times, these experiences come together.
In either case and in any situation, James expected Christians to come to God. If someone was suffering, prayer was the call to action. If someone was cheerful, people were to pause and praise God.
This might seem obvious, but when suffering clouds our thinking, we can sometimes forget to prioritize prayer. And when things are going well and we're feeling cheerful, it’s easy to just enjoy our season and not stop long enough to praise God for it. But every season of life is actually just an opportunity to put into practice what James wrote about…
When we are suffering, let us pray. When those around us are suffering, let us pray. When we are cheerful or happy, let us praise God. When others are happy, let us praise God with ...
