"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the hip. Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come. Herds of camels will cover your land, young camels of Midian and Ephah. And all from Sheba will come, bearing gold and incense and proclaiming the praise of the LORD." (Isaiah 60:1-6)
Wels devotion:
"Rise and shine!" These words would echo up the stairs and rouse my brothers and me from our sleep. In the same way that the sun was dawning on a new day and bringing light to the world, my mom was calling us to action. She didn't want us to miss all that the new day had to offer. It was time to "rise and shine."
"Rise and shine!" These words would echo up the stairs and rouse my brothers and me from our sleep. In the same way that the sun was dawning on a new day and bringing light to the world, my mom was calling us to action. She didn't want us to miss all that the new day had to offer. It was time to "rise and shine."
As
the prophet Isaiah wrote these words to the Jewish people, he was
calling them to wake up spiritually. He wrote, "Darkness covers the
earth and thick darkness is over the peoples." The prophets often used
pictures of darkness and sleep to describe the sinful condition and
situations in which the people were living. They had shut out God, the
Light, from their lives. They chose to live apart from God which
brought hurt and heartache... and darkness. These people needed help.
And
God did help. Now the light was dawning. Jesus Christ was coming into
the world. And just like the dawning of a new day rouses people from
sleep, the coming of Jesus would bring about a spiritual awakening for
his people. A new relationship, based on forgiveness and trust, would
be established. God's people would live by faith.
The
Lord had more information for his Old Testament people. The light and
promises that Christ was bringing was not only for them. His promise of
light and salvation were for all people. The whole world would see
what God had done and be drawn by his wonderful love to share in his
amazing blessings. One fulfillment of this prophecy was the coming of
the Magi from the East to worship Jesus. They followed a star to
Bethlehem and brought gifts to worship the Christ Child (Matthew
2:1-12).
This prophecy is also fulfilled
today as you hear these words of your God to arise and shine. Let your
heart throb and swell with joy. The light of Christ drives the darkness
of sin from your heart and life. God's promises in Christ are for
you. Give thanks and praise to the LORD for his glory that rises upon
you."
Prayer:
Dear Lord, help me to
be honest with you about my sin and my great need for your help. Shine
the light of your Word in my heart and lead me to put my trust in you.
Open my eyes to see your great glory through Jesus who is my Light and
Salvation. Amen.http://www.wels.net/spiritual-help/daily-devotion/2013-01/devotion-january-9-2013
Händel "The people that walked in darkness"
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gKjsWLyZens
This blog is dedicated to all good people - with love.
Foto: Julia (vårt kök julen 2012-2013)
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