Electric-City and a Back-up Generator

Cities throughout the world require some source of power to make everything go. That power, or as they call it here "Electric-City" is very important. In spite of how high the electricity rates are there are so many electronic billboards and signs, there are many lighting stores with displays elaborate large chandeliers, and everyone seems to carry smart phones and other digital devices.

With the high demand for electricity there also comes frequent power outages or bumps on the grid. To compensate for the outages all the large newer apartment buildings and businesses have back-up generators.

Over the past several months our posts have shown the progress of construction of the building across from our apartment. Last night about 8:30 or so we could hear some large truck and equipment noises outside. We looked out to see that a large generator had been lifted by a crane from the back of a very large flatbed truck. The work crew manipulated the generator with the help of the crane and a large forklift. The difficulty was moving it into a parking garage with limited clearance considering the size of the unit. The crane would lift enough for men to slide cylinders underneath to help moving it. There came a point where the crane had done all it could, which is when the heavy duty forklift came into the action. After careful nudges, moving the cylinders, and a final nudge, pushing it off the cylinders and far enough into the garage to close the gates, the work was done and one more building will soon be supplied with backup "Electric-City".

This time of year the world takes a moment to reflect upon the "True Light" which needs no backup for those power bumps. Jesus Christ is that True Light and may we help Light The World as we follow Him this Christmas season and throughout the year.