Upper Peninsula, Michigan
(Photo by G. Strom)
Years ago John Walker was the keeper of the light on the Robin's Reef at Staten Island under the United States Government. There he lived happily in the faithful discharge of his duties for four years. He was then taken ill with severe pains. Catherine his wife sent to the shore for medical help. The physician ordered that John be taken to a hospital at once. As he was being carried to the boat, which was to bear him to the shore, he called to his wife, as a parting direction, "Mind the light." He was faithful to his trust to the end. The poor fellow never returned to the lighthouse.
"Mind the light." The words recall for us our duty and privilege as Christians. In the midst of a crooked and perverse generation we are set to "Shine a light in the world."
"You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a bowl. Instead they put it on its stand, and it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.
Matthew 5:14-16 (NIV)
Story from Rev Kenneth Klaus, Lutheran Hour Speaker
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