The king told his sons that 'there are no limits to what can be achieved, but a great king must know how to....benefit the people of his kingdom regardless of wealth and riches.' Each son was then given one copper coin. They must use only this coin to fill up an empty room in the palace with whatever they wanted.
The sons went and looked everywhere for something to buy that would fill up the room. At the end of the day, the king was waiting for them. The first son had bought empty barrels with his coin. These barrels were filled with water and emptied into the room. He watched happily as the room was filled almost halfway.
After all the water had leaked out, the second son came. He had spent his coin to buy all the hay from a farmer. The hay filled the room nearly three-quarters full. He felt confident that he would be the king and the last brother could not top his feat.
Once the hay was removed, the third son came forward and stood in the middle of the room. He apparently had nothing with him. Everyone looked on expectantly. The king, thinking his third son had not taken his challenge seriously, asked, "Did you bring anything, son?" "Yes, father," answered the third son. He then proceeded to take a small candle and match out of his pocket. He struck the match and lit the candle. "Yes, father. I did buy something. I bought a candle and decided to fill this room with light."
Whenever you see a candle, think of ways you can fill your world with light. Fill your home with love and kindness. Fill your workplace with patience and smiles. Fill your school with happiness and diligence.
Matthew 5:16
"Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven."
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