Keep Burning

A man holding a candle was climbing the stairs of a lighthouse.

On their way up to the top, the candle asked the man, "Where are we going?"

"We're going to the top of this lighthouse and give signals to the big ships on the ocean," the man answered.

"What? How could it be possible for me with this small light of mine to give signals to those big ships? They will never be able to see my light," replied the candle weakly.

"That's your part. If your light is small, then let it be. All you have to do is keep burning and leave the rest to me," said the man.

A little later, they arrived at the top of the lighthouse where there was a big lamp with a loop behind it. Then the man lit the lamp with the candle's light. In an instant, the place shone so bright, the ships were able to see its light.

With our limitations, we're hardly able to do any meaningful things. Yet, one thing we should bear in mind is that our lives is like a small candle in God's powerful hands. All our abilities and expertise will remain as a small light if we don't surrender our lives in His hands. But if we entrust it to God, our lights may be small or dim, He is able to make it shine brightly that it brings blessings to countless people.

Moses' servant, Joshua, also felt fear when God ordered him to lead the Israelites in invading Canaan. God comforted and strengthened Joshua, that never will He leave him. God even promised Joshua victory over victory. All God asked from him was: "Be strong and courageous. Be careful to obey all the law my servant Moses gave you; do not turn from it to the right or to the left, that you may be successful wherever you go." (Joshua 1:7)

Let us not look at our inabilities, our limitations and weaknesses. When God entrusts us with something, whether it be school, work or a ministry. Have faith, let's bear in mind that He is holding us with His mighty hands, using us according to His perfect will. When we put all our trust in God, we will see how He uses our lives (including our limitations) as a blessing to others. Let's keep this passion for Christ burning! ^______^