THE LIGHTHOUSE

light·house

ˈlītˌhous/

1. a tower or other structure containing a beacon light to warn or guide ships at sea.

I like LIGHTHOUSES.

They were once widely used, but due to technology with electronic navigational systems, as well as the expense of maintenance, you don't see as many operational LIGHTHOUSES anymore.

But there is so much symbolism in them.

The towering structure omitting a beacon of light in the face of danger, risk, adversity or challenge.

The offer of guidance, safety, salvation.  

The warm glow of the light lets us know and reminds us that security and home are within reach.

The LIGHTHOUSE shows us the way forward in navigating our way through the rough waters of life.

The Keeper is there to illustrate to us about our eyes looking forward and being alert.

Nothing else speaks of safety and security in the face of adversity and challenge quite the way a LIGHTHOUSE does.

Is your life a reflection of a LIGHTHOUSE?

Jesus said in Matthew 5:14-16 [NLT]; 
"You are the light of the world - like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden.  No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket.  Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house.  In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father."

Do you live in such a way as to offer guidance, safety, salvation, security to yourself and others in the face of danger, risk, adversity or challenge?

Be a LIGHTHOUSE and SHINE!