Lighthouses fascinate me. A few years ago I started a collection and friends and family have helped me build it quite significantly. Sometimes when I mention getting a new lighthouse my husband bemoans the fact that our house is being over run by them. But to me there is no such thing as too many!
When I think about a lighthouse I first see the dark angry waves of the stormy sea crashing against the rocks. I see the black ominous clouds and think about the ships that could easily lose their way and think all hope was lost. In the blackest part of the night I then see the first glimpse of the beacon as it shines out many miles and cuts through the darkness of the storm. This light gives the captain of the ship a sense of safety and guides his way. He once again has hope in his heart that he and his crew are safe and all is well.
I love the image of the lighthouse because in my mind and heart Jesus is my Lighthouse. During the dark stormy problems of life I know He is always there to guide me and protect me from crashing into the rocks of despair, discouragement and defeat. When I ask for His direction His “beacon of light” guides me safely through the storms of my life. He is my Rock, my Fortress, my Shield. He is a safe place that I run to in times of trouble.
I remember once hearing a pastor say that we are all in different parts of the “storms of life”. For some the storm is just beginning, some are already in the middle and some are coming out of the storm and starting to see the silver lining. No matter which part of the storm you are in today, I encourage you to let the light of Jesus guide you through and be your Lighthouse.
"I will lead the blind by a way they did not know; I will lead them along unfamiliar paths. I will make darkness light before them, and make the rough places smooth. These things I will do for them. I will not forsake them." Isaiah 42:16
"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth give way, and the mountains be carried into the heart of the sea." Psalm 46:1-2
2 comments:
That was well written Margie. I think you could write a book about Lighthouses! I enjoyed it very much!
Thanks for the nice compliment. As you know, Lighthouses are one of my favorite subjects!
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