The City On The Hill
“Ye are the salt of
the earth: but if the salt have lost his savour, wherewith shall it be salted?
it is thenceforth good for nothing, but to be cast out, and to be trodden under
foot of men. Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on an hill
cannot be hid. Neither do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on
a candlestick; and it giveth light unto all that are in the house. Let your
light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your
Father which is in heaven.” (Matthew 5:13-16)
Today’s Morsel: The city of Perth,
Australia, is known today as the city of lights. It became known as such
when American Astronaut John Glenn orbited the earth in 1962. Because
Australia was down under, they wondered if Glenn would veer off course and
become lost. And so the city placed lights throughout the city and people
ran outside with torches to light up the night when he would pass by to help
guide him. Here is a short transmission between Glenn and a former
astronaut.
At the Muchea tracking station, former astronaut Gordon Cooper
radioed Lt-Col Glenn to look for the light show in his honor.
"That's affirmative," Lt-Col Glenn radioed back.
"Just to my right I can see a big pattern of lights, apparently right on
the coast. I can see the outline of a town and a very bright light just to the
south of it."
Colonel Cooper: "Perth and Rockingham you're seeing
there."
Lt-Col Glenn: "The lights show up very well and thank
everybody for turning them on will you."
Thus, Perth became known as the city of
lights. You know, it is good to say and know that you are a
Christian, but it is better if you show it. Jesus says that you are the light
of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid. Neither
do men light a candle, and put it under a bushel, but on a candlestick; and it
gives light to all that are in the house. Let your light so shine before
men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in
heaven. You can say that you are a Christian all day long, but your
actions always speak louder than your words.
Sing: This little light of mine, I’m
gonna let it shine. This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.
This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine, let it shine, let it shine,
let it shine.
Thought For Today: Actions speak
louder than words.
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