June 2 – Beacon of Assurance

Far and wide, people can see the incredible sight of the shining beacon at Split Rock Lighthouse. This picturesque lighthouse, built in 1910, served as a beacon of assurance for many boats navigating Lake Superior. In an era without GPS and with few navigation aids, when mariners finally spotted the flashing beam of light from Split Rock, it was a comfort and a source of assurance.

Lighthouses have unique flash patterns so ships know which light they are seeing. Split Rock’s characteristic was a single flash every 10 seconds, which allowed captains to identify the lighthouse even in storms or fog.

Imagine a dark, stormy night and finally spotting that 10-second flash in the distance. Builders constructed Split Rock as a response to the many shipwrecks on Lake Superior in that era. What peace of mind that would bring to the dead reconing navigation of the mariners.

“Ye are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hid.” – Matthew 5:14

The only way to have true assurance as you navigate this life is salvation by Jesus Christ.