Title: Arise and Shine
Memorize: Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you. Isaiah 60.1 (Nkjv)
Bible Reading: Isaiah 60:1-5 (Nkjv)
[1] Arise, shine; for your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.
[2] For behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and deep darkness the people; but the Lord will arise over you, and His glory will be seen upon you.
[3] The Gentiles 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 nursed at your side.
[5] Then you shall see and become radiant, and your heart shall swell with joy; because the abundance of the sea shall be turned to you, the wealth of the Gentiles shall come to you.
Message:
In our Bible reading of today, we are commanded to arise and, at the same time, shine. Why? It is because God made up His mind to light the world that has been covered by darkness. It is also because the glory of the Lord has come upon us.
Darkness is represented by sin, sickness, poverty, sorrow, failure, and bondage, whereas light is represented by righteousness, divine health, prosperity, joy, breakthrough, and freedom. I don’t know how deep you may have gone into darkness through sinful habits or associations, however, I have good news for you, your light has come! All you have to do to partake of this light is to accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Savior. If you let the Light in, your life, which may have been plagued with darkness, will be lighted.
You need to come out of the darkness of this world. Accept Jesus, the Light, into your life today, and darkness will no longer be able to overcome you.
Prayer Point:
Father, let the light of Jesus shine upon me today and let your glory manifest in my life in the mighty name of Jesus.
HYMN 6: I’m Pressing On The Upward Way
- I’m pressing on the upward way,
New heights I’m gaining everyday;
Still praying as I onward bound
“Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.”
CHORUS
Lord, lift me up and let me stand,
By faith, on Heaven’s table-land;
Where love, and joy, and light abound,
Lord, plant my feet on higher ground.
- My heart has no desire to stay
Where doubts arise, and fears dismay;
Though some may dwell where these abound,
My constant aim is higher ground. - Beyond the mist I fain would rise,
To rest beneath unclouded skies,
Above earth’s turmoil peace is found
By those who dwell on higher ground. - I long to scale the utmost height,
Though rough the way, and hard the fight,
My song, while climbing, shall resound
Lord, lead me on to higher ground. - Lord, lead me up the mountain side
I dare not climb without my Guide;
And, heaven gained, I’ll gaze around,
With grateful heart from higher ground.
Bible In One Year: Luke 16-18
AUTHORS: PASTOR E.A ADEBOYE
PASTOR MRS FOLU ADEBOYE