The Last Star
It is early. The sky is clear. The night is fading while the darkness gives way to the rising sun. There is one last pinpoint of light in the southeastern sky. Is it a stubborn star or a distant planet? I don’t know. But I do know that as the sun rises, it will disappear.
God has appointed the moon and stars the task of being lights in a dark sky. Their beauty and brightness silently sing of His Majesty. But they always give way to the rising sun.
Yet, the last star seems determined to hold its place in the night sky. Why? I don’t know. Maybe God is using that star to teach me a lesson.
Called to Shine Like The Last Star
I am a child of God and a preacher of His gospel. He has appointed me to be a light in a dark world. Like the last star, My calling is to let my light shine before all men and glorify my Father in Heaven. Jesus has promised that soon, He is going to return. When He does, His light will shine in the darkness, and the darkness will be overcome. Then, my little light will no longer be needed.
Choose to be Like The Last Star
Some people have tried to tell me where, when, and how my light should shine. The opinions of these people mean nothing to me. I have committed my way to the Lord. I trust Him. It is His Holiness that makes my light shine in the darkness. His glory is my purpose.
It is late. The future is clear. This dark world will give way to the coming Day of the Lord. I pray that, like that Last Star, I can continue to shine my light in the darkness. I will give way only to the coming of the Son of Righteousness.
“You are the salt of the earth; but if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men. “You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do they light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a lampstand, and it gives light to all who are in the house. Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.”
Matthew 5:13-16 NKJV
https://bible.com/bible/114/mat.5.13-16.NKJV
Douglas & Deborah Huff
From Down Where the Pavement Ends
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