Lightposts Abound

The above snap is my favorite picture of a lightpost. I'd see this lightpost on my way to work, and in the spring when the clematis bloomed, it would always make me smile. One spring morning the light was on when I drove by, and I was able to get this great snap!

The snap below I took the other day. Although not as full with clematis on the entire post, the shrub bushes fill it in nicely. Wish the light was on!

 

I've always enjoy seeing light posts and lighthouses. They are a welcoming sign, whether in the yard or at the sea.

 One of my favorite song is "The Lighthouse" written by Ronnie Hinson. "Following is the first verse and chorus"

"There's a lighthouse on the hillside,
That overlooks life's sea. When I'm tossed it sends out a light,
Tis a light that I might see.
And the light that shines in darkness now
Will safely lead us o'er.
If it wasn't for the lighthouse,
My ship would be no more.

"And I thank God for the lighthouse,
I owe my life to Him.
For Jesus is the lighthouse
And from the rocks of sin;
He has shone a light around me
That I could clearly see,
If it wasn't for the lighthouse
Tell me where would this ship be."

As followers in Christ, we are to be a light to the world. Your state, your community, your neighbor, your family. God wants your light to shine so that others see Christ and turn to Him.

Jesus said: "No one lights a lamp and hides it in a jar or puts it under a bed. Instead, he puts it on a stand, so that those who come in can see the light."

 

Are you an attractive light to the world? I often see this quote in print: "If you were arrested for being a Christian, would there me enough evidence to convict you?" source unknown  It's not always easy to let your light shine, especially when it causes division between you and people you love. But if you are sincere in your faith, you must stand for what you believe.

 

Jesus is the light of the world. And in that light is the hope I live with each day. This past week I was privileged to sit under the teaching of three men from God. The messages spoke about hope: hope when your hurting, hope for the lost, and hope for the future.

One of my favorite Bible verses is: "But as for me, I will always have hope; I will praise you more and more."

Let your light shine! Share the wonderful hope of Jesus for all the world. The blessed hope. The only hope.

Shine like a light post!

Jo and Abby are most adamantly telling me: "No! We're not coming down the stairs!"