People are much like lanterns. We are supposed to shine our lights out where everyone can see rather than underneath clay pots. When it comes to lanterns there are two choices of fuel that I can think of at the moment. One is oil the other is propane. An oil lantern provides a softer more incandescent light which is not nearly as effective at lighting a room as is one fueled by propane. Additionally, the globe of an oil burning lantern tends to develop soot due to a higher level of incomplete combustion, thus hampering it’s ability to shed light.
People likewise, when operating in their own strength and not fueled by the fire of the Holy Spirit, lack the ability to properly shine. They also tend to have their lights dimmed by the soot of life which accumulates over time. Work done in a man’s own strength is not dissimilar to the result of incomplete combustion.....dim and ineffective. We need the Holy Spirit to empower us with His own fuel and to clean our globes. Only then will our lights shine with the brightness and intensity that is needed to lead the world out of darkness. May the Light of the World, ignite your lantern and your spirit today and forever.
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