That’s what we called them, anyway, when we were young. Little flying creatures with “tail-lights.”

Here are a few interesting facts about these little bugs, miraculous creations of our great God …

Their flashing “lights” are used to send signals, messages actually! To ward off an enemy. To attract a mate. Even to mark off their “territory.”

Really, scientists say that these little marvels are not flies at all. Rather, they belong to the “beetle” family of the Lord’s vast creation!

The color (hue) of light they emit can vary from one species to another. Yellow, green and orange have all been observed! No one can ever accuse God of being boring!

Textbooks proclaim there are as many as 2,000 species of these “light-producing” beetles, flies.

The chemical (chemicals) that produce the “glow” we are discussing have been isolated, studied, and are now being utilized in several helpful endeavors in today’s world. Like food testing, forensic investigation, and even types of cell research!

Their “light” is nearly 100% efficient. By that I mean it is “all light” and virtually “no heat!” (We can’t build lightbulbs that effective! Not yet anyway.)

In one way these little creatures “preach” to us Christians! They let their little lights shine wherever they go! So should we …

The light of the Gospel. The light of a godly countenance. And some day, the Light of the Glory of God!

“Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven.” Matthew 5:16

Wow!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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