The Shining

Many lighthouses use a French “Fresnel lens” to send a stream of light over long distances. The lenses are made with layers of crystal stacked upon each other, allowing the light beam to be refracted infinitely. Essentially the light is multiplied over and over. This lens is the largest “double clam” type in the world. Ships look for its signal 20 miles away. Airplanes can see it for over 90 miles.

I think about our reflection of God’s image whenever I see a lighthouse. Imagine refracting the love of God, the grace of God, the mercy of God, the patience of God infinitely. Imagine people looking for the light from miles away. God is the Light and in God there is no darkness. What an amazing privilege to be part of the Shining. Joni