Isaiah 60:1-2. KJV
Arise, Shine for thy Light is come and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.
For behold the darkness shall cover the earth , and gross darkness the people . But the LORD shall arise upon thee and HIS glory shall be seen upon thee.
When the Spirit of God through prophet Isaiah declared that you should “Arise, shine for thy Light is Come And the Glory of the Lord is risen upon You” it shows the divine plan of God towards you and His commandment to cause you to be transformed in life and live a life that will radiate for people to notice the glory of God in you.
This two verses are all about you as Jeremiah said, “For I know the plans I have for you says the LORD, They are plans for good and not for disasters, to give You a Future and Hope\” (Jeremiah 29:11).
I love the way the Amplified bible puts it, “Arise,(From the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you; rise to a new life). Shine-be radiant with the glory of the Lord; for your light is come and the glory of the Lord is seen upon you”.
The plagues that ravaged most part of the world, COVID-19 PANDEMIC has done a great disaster actually to all the affected AREAS. I don’t know most people well and how much impart they must have been affected. To some lost of life and jobs while to others what people lost they gained because life must continue.
however to those who are facing a traumatic phase of their lives, the word of God is telling you to ARISE From the depression and the prostration in which the circumstances of life have placed you For there’s shining silver lining at the end of every dark tunnel meant for people like you who had passed through the darkness even the gross darkness yet the Light of God will overcome the deep darkness for your light to Shine, Praise the LORD Hallelujah!!!.
We know of the truth that there is darkness covering the earth and thick darkness over many people around the world when you consider what’s going on now, many people are depressed, confused and frustrated even in the churches darkness has befallen some of them because our salvation these days does not lie there any longer due to high level of deceits even from the elect of God.
WHAT CAN WE DO AND HOW CAN WE ARISE TO SHINE
We must as a matter of commitment connect back to God and get our taproot deep rooted to CHRIST JESUS.
Honestly, I have had my own share of darkness covering me which would have lead to depression but the word of God I continuously profess and declared lightened my burden and that’s why I cannot do without Him and I recommend you to do the same. For Apostle John says “Again Jesus spoke to them ,saying “I am the light of the world . Whoever follows me will not walk in darkness, but will have the light of life” (John 8:12) ESV.
The word of God declared it ARISE AND SHINE … You need a positive attitude to change your present status which you considered frustrating and depressing. Change is very consistent with the word of God because He wants us to change from bad to good and when God said it it is perfect according to His word in psalm 19:17 “The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the Soul, The Testimony of the LORD is sure making wise the simple”.
To Shine, and be Radiant for the glory of the Lord, means you must determine to take your burden to God and let Him be your guide through your difficult times. For with God who is our strength and our guiding light, we can overcome and arise above every hardship we face. 1corinthians 15:57 “But thanks be to God ,He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ”.
Don’t be discouraged be strong and do not be afraid to pass through any difficult time for it is a phase in ones life. Believe in God and Believe in His Son Jesus Christ who is the light of the world, Believe also in yourself and see your challenges as something that\’s surmountable
In John 12:35 \”So Jesus said to them, The light is among you for a little while longer. Walk while you have the light, lest darkness overtake you. The one who walks in the darkness does not know where he is going\”.
May you radiate even in the face of troubles and may the enemies not triumph over you for you must ARISE AND SHINE in Jesus Name Amen.
✍️ Mrs Blessing I N Onugha ❤️
Amen! What a word! Arise shine! We definitely cannot allow the circumstances to get us down. Thank you for this encouraging post. Keep up the good work.