“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee” (Isaiah 60:1).
This verse begins with two commands. The first is “arise” and the second is “shine.” As we serve the Lord and wait for His coming, we may tend to become a little lax. It’s not that we’ve fallen into a deep sleep, but we do face that danger. Our verse starts with “arise.” Wake up and get back in the race. Our mission on earth is not over. We can’t let our lamp go out while souls are perishing. We must stay mission-oriented or our light will fade to a flicker.
One source points out that God appeared, when necessary, in some form of light. We remember the pillars given to the Israelites in the wilderness. Isaiah’s prophecy of the coming Messiah promised them the True Light. That would surpass all other forms of light because it would be one of redeeming glory.
Sue Winchester
Missouri
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