Arise

 Isaiah 60:1 ESV

Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.


When we read Scripture, we're often tempted to assume it's about us primarily. Jesus however said it's ultimately about him. He is the Light of the world who came to brighten up our darkness.

Of course, the prophet Isaiah wasn't primarily writing with Gentiles believers in mind. He was addressing the Jewish people. He was encouraging them to look forward to the advent of their Messiah.

Jesus didn't just brighten up ancient Israel, but all who come into his light to this day. We're to abandon the shadowy darkness of our sin and to embrace the bright warmth of his love. He is able to give us asylum from the kingdom of darkness into his glorious kingdom of light.

Father God glories in his Son, and his humble death for the likes of sinners that we are. We assume glory is to be arrogant. God reveals it to be humility.

'Glorious God, may we humble ourselves before your majesty and come into the light of your presence, now and forevermore, in Christ's name, amen'.

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