When the world was in the spiritual darkness and evil deeds became the order of the day God gave His word as the light that would guide people out of darkness and lead them through the right path. The light of God's glory dispels spiritual darkness and leads believers through the way of salvation. Jesus has been given as the Light that reveals spiritual darkness and sets lives free from sin. Isaiah 60:1 - Arise and shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee. The followings are discussed: Sin Results in Spiritual Darkness; The Light Dispels Darkness, and Live in the Everlasting Light.
Sin Results in Spiritual Darkness: If iniquity is not a barrier God would have been very close to people, providing all they need without spending much time on prayer. At different times God would warn the Israelites and demand obedience to His word before dealing harshly with them. God has stated that His hand is never too short to save and always hears when people pray, but iniquities and lack of repentance have separated people from Him (Isaiah 59:1-2, 8 ). God detests sin because He is Holy and sin is foreign to His nature (1 Peter 1:15&16; James 4:7; John 7:24; 2Corinthians 13:5).
When the Israelites stumbled in spiritual darkness they would found themselves in hopeless situation and start to struggle for deliverance. They couldn't find the way out until they confessed their sins and were ready for repentance (Isaiah 59:9-13). God is just and doesn't want His people to loose sense of justice.
The Light Dispels Darkness: Isaiah prophecy further reveals the events meant for the future concerning Messiah. The Messiah would defeat the enemy and destroy evil in the world. The Redeemer will be filled with the Spirit of God, and God the Father will put His word to his mouth. Through him true believers will know and understand the word of God which they shall proclaim to the ends of the earth with the power of Holy Spirit (Isaiah 59:19-21).
The Light transforms lives and draws believers to the glory of God. Jesus is referred to as the light that draws gentiles to salvation (Luke 2:23; Acts 13:47; 26:23). Those who accept the gospel will receive the spiritual light and reflect the glory of God in this earth.
Live in the Everlasting Light: The Light brings about restoration. When Israel is finally restored, violence and destruction will be replaced with the walls of Salvation and its gate called praise. God will supply needs of the people and restore their prosperity. The nation will also experience peace and salvation of God (Isaiah 60:15-18). All these prophecies concerning Israel will be fulfilled when Christ returns to set up his kingdom on earth. The redeemed of the Lord - Jews and Gentiles will be part of the kingdom.
Isaiah's and Revelation's prophesies confirm that Jesus is the Light. Both describe the millennium events that will transform the creation and usher in the new heavens and new earth (Isaiah 60:19-22). When we receive Jesus as the Light of the world we will find rest to our souls and receive life (John 1:4-9; John 8:12; John 12:35-36; John 1:6-7). His gospel has continued to shine the spiritual light in the world, and those sharing the message will renew their strength have the joy of salvation and live as the people of God. Lesson texts: Isaiah 59: 1 thru 60:22
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