Maintaining Our Lighthouses

by John Parker

Cape Hatteras off the coast of North Carolina is known as the "Graveyard of the Atlantic" because of the dangerous waters that have endangered ships there. Since 1870 the Cape Hatteras Lighthouse, the nation's tallest, has beamed its powerful light out over the ocean to warn sailors and guide them though the treachery. In recent years, however,, the waters have eroded the beach where the lighthouse sits, threatening to eventually topple it. later this spring the International Chimney company of Buffalo, New York, will move the structure to a point 1600 feet away where it will be safe.

Jesus came as a great light in a world consumed by the darkness of sin.

Matthew 4:16: "The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, And upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death, light has dawned."

The Lord also calls on us as his disciples to be lights to the world, guiding people to His salvation. Consequently, it is important that we maintain our lights, keeping them burning brightly with Chrisstian character and proclaiming Christ to a threatened world, not hiding them through fear or indifference.

Matthew 5:14-16:

14 You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

15 Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house.

16 Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.

• Light -Mar 28, 1999