An abandoned lighthouse stands silently on one of the Charity Islands in Lake Huron. Many years ago this lighthouse was built to guide ships through a very rocky region where storms often drove them to their doom.
This unlighted lighthouse rises white against the sky on the wild wooded island, but it is only a landmark now because a lighted buoy a mile to the west marks a narrow, safe channel through the treacherous waters.
We are living in a dangerous world too, boys and girls, and there is sin and sorrow on every hand. Many are on the downward road leading to destruction. The Lord Jesus has asked those who love Him to
It is very easy for a Christian boy or girl to become like this unlighted lighthouse. Perhaps a young believer in the Lord Jesus shines for Him at home and at school for a time, but then because he fails to watch and pray his light is hidden behind a careless walk.
The lighted buoy a mile to the west of this lighthouse would make us think too, that if one Christian fails in his testimony, the Lord will raise up another who will be faithful, and that one will also be rewarded in a future day.
Soon the blessed Lord Jesus will come and He has said,
“Trim your lamps and be ready, For the Bridegroom’s nigh.”
ML 08/16/1953