“You are the light of the
world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden.” Matthew
5:14
light·house 1:
a structure (as a tower) with a powerful
light
that gives a continuous
or intermittent signal to navigators .
When I read this
verse of scripture it makes me think of lighthouses. They come in various
shapes and sizes, yet it appears that most are cylindrical or more correctly,
conical*. The reason for this shape is that it allows the fierce winds that frequently
buffet a coast to flow freely around it. The light it emits is to guide the
navigators of the seas so they don't crash upon the rocks. Some are used to
guide them through water inlets as well. They are no longer used much because
of the expense of upkeep and the emergence of modern technology; however, they still
dot coastlines throughout the world as a reminder of days gone by.
As Christians, we are to be lights set
upon a hill. We are also to not allow our lights to be extinguished. The
message we carry is of great importance to the world. Just like an extinguished
lighthouse beacon can spell doom for seafaring sailors, so an ineffective
Christian can spell doom to those in need of redemption. Each individual makes
contact with someone that no one else may have access to. We have association
with people who respect us and listen to what we have to say. We are not to
hide our light under a bushel basket, ignoring the needs of others. We must
feed our spirit man so that our light burns bright as the noonday sun.
Lighthouses are majestic in appearance and
of great value in that they represent a part of our history as a civilization.
We, as believers, are invaluable to God who made us. We represent His handiwork
and are a part of a spiritual history that has stood the test of time. We need
to be proud of our heritage as Christians and strive to do the work of God and
be His hand extended where He places us. Don’t extinguish the light that is
within you, let is shine out for all to see.
Until next time, walk with the King and be a blessing!
*Conical – something that is shaped
like a cone. In the case of lighthouses it would be an inverted cone.
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