| On Wednesday 22nd June 2011 I had a prayer time with a brother. I had never prayed in the room where we met. In it there was a stunning photograph of a lighthouse. I attach the image for your viewing. See the Lighthouse Keeper in the picture. I was very stuck with it and felt led to pray along the lines of our being founded on the Rock in the midst of storms. So, I was struck by Andrew Baguley's sermon last Sunday. Arising out of Andrew's Sunday sermon, can we personally and in House Groups develop the theme... To be a Lighthouse Keeper, Andrew believes that, in these days, there are three things that we must ensure we do:- 1. Be a lighthouse builder A common feature of lighthouses is that they are built on rock, particularly those sited off land. The rock has to be solid and strong. Also the lighthouse in such a position is sited within the water and the storms but above the level of the worst storms. We had a word from Pauline Bridge in the worship calling us to look to Jesus, followed by a Scripture from Jo Turner from Revelation 3 about Jesus standing at the door of believers and wanting to come in and fellowship with us. Andrew exhorted us to keep your feet upon the rock and your eyes on Jesus. 2. Be a lighthouse presence Andrew believes that Jesus made it clear that as disciples we are to let our light shine through what we do – in Matthew 5:16 he calls them 'good works'. He is sure Jesus refers only to those things that Father has prepared in advance to do – being what Jesus did, and possibly even greater things………….When we are peacemakers and witnesses (Mark 16) and we fulfil the great commission (Matt 28) then it seems to Andrew that we are a 'lighthouse presence'. The light of Jesus is in us and shines through us. It is not just about our characters but about the character of Jesus at work through us by the Spirit. 3. Be a lighthouse light Andrew encouraged us that in the midst of the storms - to stand firm, trust in God and also in Jesus. Know that He is our shield and defender, a strong tower and our protector. As society, culture and personal liberty fail and come under increasing immoral and unethical pressure, we are to look only to Jesus. Let our light shine before man. Live a life of holiness, pursue righteousness, seek the Lord while He may be found. Live a kingdom lifestyle, be clothed in Christ. Keep the commandments and praise God in all circumstances. Live as a child of the light. God is calling Lighthouse Keepers. Are you one? Will you do what it takes to be one? All it takes is to come to the one who is the Light of the World (John 8:12). Meditate, pray and apply these as the Spirit leads... | 
