Lighthouses…

Anyone who knows me and or are reading my devotions know that I love the ocean. I grew up with the ocean and maritime being a big part of our family. My grandpa was a merchant marine in WWII and nautical regalia can be found in all of our homes and especially my closet. 😉

One favorite icon is the lighthouse and all the romance of the sailors of lore. The picture of that big schooner sailing into and fighting against the crashing waves. You can all but hear the creaks and groans as it maneuvered through the rugged, jagged rocks, just laying in wait, hoping to tear a gigantic hole in the bow of that mighty wooden vessel as it wrestled it’s way into port and a resting place.

These towers represented not only beacons of light; providing safe passage into their ports, they also represented, civilization and human presence. (Wikipedia)

The earliest known lighthouse was built in Egypt over 2,000 years ago. Archeologists have found remains of more then 30 lighthouses built by ancient Romans. The first British Colonial lighthouse is located in Boston, Massachusetts. (Archaeologists.org)

The lighthouse also represented: rugged coastal terrain, protection, salvation, guidance, illumination, never-ceasing watchfulness, steadfast endurance and helpfulness. (Wikipedia)

You know where I am going with this!!! The words found in the paragraph above, state everything our Lord is, in fact He has often been compared to the lighthouse.

Psalms 43:3 NCV “Send me your light and truth to guide me. Let them lead me to your holy mountain to where you live.”

Psalms 119:105 NLT “Your word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”

Proverbs 3:5-6 “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

So, the next time your winds turn into a gale, the rains become a tempest storm or you’re wandering in the midst of a heavy fog; possibly finding yourself feeling a bit lost, scared, or even just slightly confused. Stop, stand still, reach out and turn on your very own lighthouse. He’s right beside you, already knows what you are going through and is just waiting for you to seek His protection and direction.

I pray your days are filled with sunshine but if you are in a storm, you are not alone, ever. If anyone needs prayer, please leave it in the comment section as I have a prayer team standing by. Have a most blessed day and as always Thank you for joining me. 🥰