Lighthouses
“I’m a little teapot and short and stout, Here is my is my handle, here is my spout.”
Remember that cute little song with the corresponding body movements imitating a teapot?
Well… I’m no teapot for sure, but the other day while pondering some things in my heart, I realized I’m a Lighthouse. I didn’t come up with that title for myself, as I have not come up with any of my titles, Father imparted it into my spirit. And with that impartation came a burst of understanding and revelation.
You see, a lighthouse is a structure, normally a building, that is tall and serves as a beacon that emits light (strong, bright light) for maritime travelers to assist them in navigating the waterways, seas, and oceans.
A beacon, if you did not know, is a something that warns, guides, and directs. But it does so by shining. Standing and shining. It is a bright light that shines to light the darkness.
1 Corinthians 15:58 New King James Version
Therefore, my beloved brethren, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that your labor is not in vain in the Lord
As Saints of God (believers; followers of Christ – Christians) this should sound familiar. It should resonate with us as to who we are in Christ Jesus.
Luke 1:79 New King James Version
79 To give light to those who sit in darkness and the shadow of death,
To guide our feet into the way of peace.”
Lighthouses stand tall and they are built strong. This is to withstand the drastic weather conditions that they are subjected to. The strong winds, the lightening and thunderstorms, hurricanes, and strong waves that come crashing into them. The very purpose of the lighthouse is to light the darkness, no matter how dark it gets. And when the conditions are so harsh and blinding to the sailors and the seaman, and they are lost and can’t see their way through, the lighthouse is there standing tall and standing strong in the midst of the storm to direct the lost and the blinded back to safety.
I don’t know about you, but I am without question, a lighthouse. I have taken quite a “beating” from those that have gotten caught up in the darkness, and those who are blinded from the truth. But I continue to stand and be that beacon of light, a light for Christ, shining in the midst of the darkness. A voice of hope, preaching, proclaiming, and teaching the good news of God’s Holy Word.
I am able to stand, as are you, because of the love of our Saviour Jesus Christ.
John 8:12 New King James Version
12 Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.”
Aside from perhaps a little bit of touch up paint for the lighthouses that may have been painted, lighthouses require little to no maintenance, because they are built to withstand the harsh conditions they will be subjected to.
Just as we are in Christ Jesus.
Hebrews 6:19 New King James Version
19 This hope we have as an anchor of the soul, both sure and steadfast, and which enters the Presence behind the veil,
Be encouraged lighthouses, we have been called to be a light shining in a dark place and we have been equipped to do so. We are purposed by design to withstand the evils of this world.
Matthew 5:14-16 New King James Version
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.
Continue to stand children of the Most High God, rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. (Matthew 5:12)
Stay Blessed,
Apostle & Prophetess Wendy Connor
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