I was watching our teenage
grandsons wave sparklers last night. It
was fun while it lasted, but that wasn’t long.
The longest a sparkler will burn is four minutes. Impressive. For a sparkler.
What you get with a sparkler is a big flash of light, some popping sounds, and
some sparkles of course.
But what if you want a longer
light show? Buy a candle. Candles can
burn for hours. Add some salt and you get an even longer burn.
What you don’t get with a candle
is a big flash or popping sounds or sparkles. I guess the type of fire you want
to light depends on the effect you are after, the length of the burn you
desire.
How would you describe your
faith in God? If you have taken the time to read this, well, I am guessing you
are more candle than sparkler.
Still, if your faith journey
is being lit by a long-burning candle, remember that they don’t burn forever. Be
sure to visit the candle store often, so you are always ready. If your faith
journey is being lit by a sparkler presently, then find your way to the candle
store, or soon you will find yourself walking in the dark. You can choose to walk in the dark, but
eventually you bump into things. Ouch.
Or worse, you get lost.
Sparkler faith is fun to see
in people. You see the big flash of faith, and they make lots of popping sounds
and sparks. For a while. But candle faith is what prevents the darkness from overcoming
the light. (John 1:4-5)
Think about your faith journey.
Is it a fast-burning sparkler or a long-burning candle? Do you have enough
light to get you all the way home?
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