The Future Glory of Israel
1 Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. 2 For behold darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but the LORD will arise upon you, and His glory will be seen upon you. 3 And nations shall come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your rising. 4 Lift up your eyes all around, and see; they all gather together, they come to you; your sons shall come from afar, and your daughters shall be carried on the hip. 5 Then you shall see and be radiant; your heart shall thrill and exult, because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the nations shall come to you. 6 A multitude of camels shall cover you, the young camels of Midian and Epha; all those from Sheba shall come. They shall bring frankincense, and shall bring good news, the praises of the LORD!
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From the events we have witnessed in so many of the countries surrounding Israel during the last few weeks, we can see the truth of verse 2, darkness covering the earth and thick darkness the peoples. Let us pray that God's people will enable God's light to be seen across the world and shine out even brighter as the days grow darker. It is generally believed that the darkest part of the night is just before dawn breaks through.
It is wonderful reading these words to see people coming from all over the world to see and worship the King of kings, king David's greater Son. We can witness this happening and long for the complete fulfillment of this part of Isaiah's amazing prophecy to the people of God. Don't we just long to see God's glory filling this place as we offer our gifts and sacrifices of praise and worship to Him for all that He has done in and through the work of Jesus!
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