Daily Devotional

 
The Lighthouse Still Stands

There are seasons in life when everything feels unsettled. The waters are rough, visibility is low, and the familiar markers we once relied on seem distant or obscured. Storms have a way of doing that. They disorient us, drain us, and tempt us to believe that stability itself has disappeared. But storms do not erase what is fixed. They only reveal it.

A lighthouse does not panic when the waves rise. It does not scramble to adjust its position when the wind howls. It stands where it was placed and shines as it was designed to shine. Its purpose is not to stop the storm or calm the sea, but to provide light—steady, dependable light—so that those navigating dangerous waters do not lose their way.

God works much the same way in our lives. When circumstances become chaotic, He does not abandon His post. He does not dim His light or retreat from the shore. The Lord remains constant, even when everything else feels unstable. His Word still speaks. His promises still hold. His presence is still near, even when our emotions suggest otherwise.

We often want God to calm the storm immediately. Sometimes He does. But often, He chooses instead to guide us through it. The light He provides may not illuminate the entire journey, but it is always sufficient for the next step. Faith is rarely about having perfect clarity—it is about trusting the light you have been given and moving forward anyway.

A lighthouse does not chase ships. It does not compete for attention. It simply stands and shines, faithful to its calling. In a noisy world that values spectacle over substance, this kind of quiet faithfulness can be overlooked. Yet it is precisely this steadiness that saves lives.

When you feel surrounded by fog or battered by waves you didn’t expect, remember this: the lighthouse still stands. God has not moved. His truth has not shifted. His grace has not failed. Fix your eyes on Him. Let His Word guide your steps. Stay anchored in what does not change.

The storm will pass. The shore remains. And the light—His light—still shines.

Walk in faith, rest in grace, and trust the One who walks beside you.

In His love and grace,

ray mileur

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