Lighthouses are beautiful and picturesque, standing straight and tall, and often alone. They don't let vanity go to their heads though. Lighthouses let their lights shine out so those at sea may see.
That is their function and purpose so that hopefully, passing ships are not wrecked on reefs, rocks and the like. We could also say, they are "welcoming home" beacons.
Jesus called Himself the Light of the world. He said:
"I am the light of the world. Whoever follows Me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life" (John 8:12 ESV).
He is our Lighthouse. He is the whole world's Lighthouse. If only all would be guided by Him to come safely ashore to receive His offer of salvation.
Many of us have.
In turn now, He has purposed us, His followers, to be the light of the world so that our generations will
"not walk in darkness but have the light of life."
He says in Matthew 5:16,
"... let your light shine before others, so they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in Heaven" (Matthew 5:16 ESV).
We may often feel 'alone' in our shine-ing but we can still be as resolute as a lighthouse, welcoming others home to the safe arms of Jesus. We can stand straight and tall for the Lord, remembering our function and purpose so that we give God glory and draw others to Christ Jesus - The Light of the World.
Let's remember Jesus our Savior, our Light, as we partake of the broken bread this Lord's Day and drink of the cup of wine in rmemberance of his death and resurrection for us, and His having been our Light that brought us out of darkness.
Praise You Jesus, for showing up the safe route by being Light for us. Thank You. Amen.
~ ERC April 2026 ~
Based on Matthew 5:16 and John 8:12 ESV.
Sing, The Light of the World is Jesus, along with N Crew.
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