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Posted by Dion Todd November 5th, 2024 1,307 Views 32 Comments
Arise, shine; for your light has come, and Yahweh's glory has risen on you. For, behold, darkness will cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahweh will arise on you, and his glory shall be seen on you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. Isaiah 60:1-3 WEB.
Nightfall came faster than I was anticipating. It was a black night as I made my way through the swamp toward home. As a young boy growing up in the country, I spent a lot of my time exploring the woods. Usually, the moon would be out, but on this night, the sky was overcast. Thick fog and dense trees above me snuffed out what little light remained, and I had brought no light with me. I would have loved to have even had a candle.
I was around thirteen years old at the time. The eerie sounds of frogs, crickets, and whatever that was lurking behind me were terrifying. Getting out of the woods seemed to take an eternity, but eventually, I saw the light of home appear in the distance. It was the most welcoming sight, and I was so happy to finally see it.
A small candle sitting in the sunlight at midday is hardly noticeable. If you back away even a few feet, it will begin to blend in with the surroundings and the light of the sun. It would seem insignificant, like there was nothing to be seen there. But if you were to look at that same candle in black darkness, then it would shine as if it was sent by God.
As this world grows darker and darker, the spiritual light that you have will shine brighter and brighter to those around you. To some people, you are the only light they will ever see, and God will use you to draw them. You may think that your light is only a tiny flicker. Yet, to someone in total darkness, you may be the most welcoming sight they have ever seen. You carry the word of God that sets people free from the darkness. So keep that fire stoked, for it is going to be needed.
Prayer: Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
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Post from Sherry Mccosh
1 week ago
Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! This is such a awesome message and one that we all need to hear! It is a welcomed reminder to us for what God does for us and how much He really loves us all. God can do all things so we never give up or give in but we press forward to our great reward in Jesus!!!!
Post from Liesel aka lisa Wardle
3 weeks ago
Amen and Amen, Pastor!!! And yes, dear Heavenly Father, as You are my lighthouse and strong tower to go to, please help me and make a way for me to be a lighthouse to all that live in darkness, and please make a way for all those around me including my siblings to see You and hear You, and be drawn to You by the power of Your Holy Spirit, in the name of Jesus, AMEN!!
Post from Wesley Paulus
3 weeks ago
Amen!
Post from Jackie Tipton
3 weeks ago
Amen
Post from Bella Colliander
3 weeks ago
HEAVENLY FATHER, PLEASE. FILL ME WITH YOUR HOLY SPIRIT, AND LET ME BE A LIGHTHOUSE TO THOSE IN THE DARKNESS. FILL MY HEART WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST. IN JESUS NAME, AMEN!🕊️
Post from Wanda Pennington
4 weeks ago
Yes Lord Amen in Your precious Name of Jesus.
Post from David Krull
4 weeks ago
Amen
Post from Narciso Salas
4 weeks ago
Amen, Hallelujah!
Post from Marisa Jackson
4 weeks ago
Amen 🙏🙏❤️!! Allelulia 🙏🙏❤️!! Amen ❤️🙏!!
Post from LaDonne Lenzini
4 weeks ago
Amen
Post from Donald Woodard
4 weeks ago
Yes, Amen!
Yes
Post from Gloria Nebarez
4 weeks ago
Father please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness in Jesus name I pray, thank you Jesus!
Post from Kevin J. Eck
4 weeks ago
Heavenly Father, Keep my candle burning bright into the darkness, when it is needed the most! Help me to remember your Spiritual words of Wisdom. Lighting our path of Life, making us stronger and Wiser. In your name Jesus, Amen!
Post from Mark Williams
4 weeks ago
Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Lynn Brown
4 weeks ago
Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen!
Post from Scott Riegelmann
4 weeks ago
Amen, Good morning RHM family, Heavenly Father please continue to keep my light bright give me your words to those who are lost and living in darkness in Jesus' name I pray amen.
Post from Sylvia Todd
4 weeks ago
Good morning, y'all, praying that your day is mightily blessed! 💛🌻🙏
Post from Craig Mondello
4 weeks ago
In Jesus name may your word become my first language and may your light shine super bright in me for others to see only You in me amen.
Post from Laura Clark
4 weeks ago
Amen!!! Great illustration, Pastor. 🙏 Fervent prayers for those who have on spiritual blinders and those who continually seek darkness. May our nation remain one nation under God, indivisable! Amen 🙌
Post from Yvette York
4 weeks ago
Heavenly Father Please Let Me Be The Light To Someone Darkness Fill Me With That They Need To Hear Amen Good Morning Everyone 😀
Comment from Debi Burton
4 weeks ago
Amen , Good Morning 🌞 to Everyone too!
Post from Debi Burton
4 weeks ago
Heavenly Father, please let me carry Your fire. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit, and let me be a lighthouse to those in the darkness. Put Your words in my heart and bring all things to my remembrance. Speak to me and through me. In the name of Jesus Christ, I pray. Amen! ❤️🤟🏻
Post from Kay Collinsworth
4 weeks ago
Amen
Post from Shara Abel
4 weeks ago
Yes Lord, less of me, more of You.
Post from Theresa Bright
4 weeks ago
Amen 🙏🏻 I want to shine Lord.
Post from Deborah Blackshear
4 weeks ago
Thank God for His Goodness and Mercy
Amen
Post from Celeste Strenn
4 weeks ago
Amen❣️❣️🙏
Post from Dana Rozell
4 weeks ago
Amen!
Post from Schalk de Beer
4 weeks ago
Yes Abba Father, I pray this in Jesus's name, amen.