Light Of The World

This light house in Cape May, NJ was built in 1859.  It is the third such light house to be built in Cape May.  The first two would be under water today due to erosion of Cape May point.  At night, ship captains can see the powerful light up to 19 miles out

in the Atlantic Ocean and Delaware Bay.  Originally, the light had to be cared for and operated by the light house keeper.  However, since 1946, the light has been automated.  Currently, over one hundred thousand tourists climb the 217 steps to the top to gain a magnificent view of Cape May and the surrounding waters.

 "You are the light of the world. A city on a hill cannot be hidden. 15  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. 16  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)  Jesus tells us that we are the light of the world.  Our responsibility is to point our world to safe harbor.  We are to lead people into a saving relationship with the captain of our salvation, Jesus Christ.  After all these years, the Cape May Light House continues to light the way to safety.   There are however, many lighthouses across the country that stand tall as a monument but no longer light the way.  Are we a light house pointing the way to safety or a monument to an earlier time?  Lets be sure that our light is shining brightly for all to see.