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. (Isaiah 60:1-2)
It is easy to see all around you that darkness is covering the earth. So much senseless violence, hatred and discord! And it is easy for you to get discouraged and to wonder how I can allow this evil on the earth. When I told My disciples that soon I would be taken from them, I knew that they would be heartbroken, defeated and discouraged. So I said, “These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33)
I want you to have that same peace in knowing that I have conquered death, I have overcome the Evil One, and you are Mine for all eternity!
But remember what Isaiah said, it is your calling to arise and to shine for Me so that My glory will be seen on you. You are My lights in this dark world, so let your light shine. Don’t put your light under a bushel, but proclaim the gospel, the Good News, that I have overcome the world!