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Wednesday, October 21, 2015

BE A LIGHT

“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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