The Lighthouse

From: Messages of God's Love: 1979

• 1 min. read • grade level: 5

The famous Eddystone Lighouse stood on the coast of England for many years warning mariners of the deadly rocks along the shore and pointing the way to the safety of the harbor nearby. Many a sailor had cause to thank God for the faithful lamp of the lighthouse as the ship steered clear of danger and sure destruction and sailed in safety on its way.

Inscribed on the Eddystone Lighouse were the words:

“To give light and to save life.”

How beautifully do these words describe the coming of the Lord Jesus into this world. He came to save sinners. “In Him was life; and the life was the light of men.” John 1:4⁴In him was life; and the life was the light of men. (John 1:4).

“I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. I am the good Shepherd: the good Shepherd giveth His life for the sheep.” John 10:10,11¹⁰The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. ¹¹I am the good shepherd: the good shepherd giveth his life for the sheep. (John 10:10‑11).

“I am the light of the world: he that followeth Me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life.” John 8:12¹²Then spake Jesus again unto them, saying, I am the light of the world: he that followeth me shall not walk in darkness, but shall have the light of life. (John 8:12). 7,-7

“Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God?” Luke 12:6⁶Are not five sparrows sold for two farthings, and not one of them is forgotten before God? (Luke 12:6)

ML-06/24/1979

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