A lighthouse doesn’t move. It remains in one place at all times. That’s one of the reasons it is so helpful in navigation. It is a reference point for those navigating the local waters. Sailors cannot see hidden dangers beneath the surface, but remain confident they’re in the shipping lane. How? They know where the lighthouse is always located which allows them to take a “fix” and “plot” their location.
The same is true of our LORD. He is immoveable! He doesn’t shift positions on us. We can count on Him remaining steadfast in times of trouble or uncertainty. We can be certain of His presence and know which way to move based on His position.
How do we find His position? Seek Him! He says,
You will seek Me and find Me when you search for Me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:13 (NLT)
What are some of the ways God reveals Himself to us when we seek Him?
His written word, the Bible. It points us to Him and His ways.
Trustworthy Christ Followers. They share their experiences of God’s steadfast presence when they were faced with uncertainty or danger. They also prayerfully seek His direction on our behalf.
Holy Spirit. He’s always with us and is making petitions to the Father on our behalf. But are we talking to God about it or looking for out own way out?
Sometimes I just need to be still long enough to acknowledge His presence. I need to cease and desist my own striving to find which way to go. Look for God. Allow Him to be my reference point. Stop leaning on my own understanding of where I am and what I’m facing.
How about you? Has there been a time in your past when you found your way to a place of safe harbor because you trusted the LORD’s position and didn’t go your own way? How has that experience enabled you to seek Him quicker in future times of uncertainty or trouble?
Shelia, I admit this series of posts has given me a new perception of our amazing LORD. And I will never see a lighthouse in the same way again. Thank you for these encouraging words. May we always look to Him to find our way!
Sweet Kim, you’re so right! Life seems to be a cycle of remembering and forgetting and remembering again. I’m trying to practice intentional remembering when I first see myself struggling, because that’s my indicator I’m forgetting. Thank you for being a friend who always points me back to our amazing and immoveable Savior! Love to you across the miles!!!
I just LOVE this analogy’s message….HE IS OUR IMMOVABLE LIGHTHOUSE AND REFERENCE POINT 🙏❤️
Having prior experiences with God’s faithfulness should allow us to more quickly bring things to him vs trying to navigate our own way. Unfortunately I think we all take our eyes off the lighthouse from time to time and only see the waves. How wonderful that He is always there “ Immoveable” for us to come back to as our reference point.
Thank you for the great reminder of ways we can see His light shining in our lives and stay on a safe course.