Deliberations 2017(3): #Fireflies

The tiny lamplighter – also called a firefly or lightning bug – is an astonishing insect. Only about 1 inch long, it carries a lamp that can light up the darkness of a summer night. The light is so bright that it can illuminate the pages of a book!

It is always amazing for me to see how nature illustrates the truths of the Bible. The chemical that produces the firefly’s light is called luciferin. Did you get that? Lucifer-in. Lucifer was the brightest angel in heaven, until his pride caused him to be cast out of heaven – along with 1/3 of the angels who listened to his lies. Now he roams the earth as the angel of darkness, seeking to spread more lies. He offers sights, sounds, and experiences that are extremely beautiful and pleasurable - that will lead to hell. But get this. Hell was not created for you. Do not make the choice to go there.

We can be like a firefly and be a light to the world. Let us continue to shine our light as we lead others out of darkness into marvelous light.