Shine Your light Isaiah 60: 1-3

In a world filled with darkness, where the prince of this world has placed a veil over the minds of many—hindering them from seeing and walking in the light of God, the Lord of Hosts still calls out to us today saying shine.

The book of Isaiah declares:

“Arise, shine;

For your light has come!

And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.

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.

The Gentiles shall come to your light,

And kings to the brightness of your rising.”

(Isaiah 60:1–3)

This call to arise is more than encouragement—it is a summons to alignment and action. It is a call to join God’s army, to dust off our garments, lace up our shoes, and step fully into the race set before us.

Often, the yoke will not fall off until we become unsettled. A little disturbance is sometimes permitted by God. The enemy introduces pressure, thinking it will bring us down, but in those very moments, we are drawn closer to God. What was meant to weaken us becomes the catalyst for our rising.

We see this clearly in the life of Joseph. His brothers thought they were pushing him away, distancing him from his dreams and destiny. They never realized they were pushing him closer to God’s purpose. Every rejection, every betrayal, moved him one step nearer to the fulfillment of God’s word over his life.

The same pattern appears in the story of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. What was intended to destroy them only caused the king to notice them. They were promoted, and the name of God was glorified before the nations.

This is our reminder that we are the light the world desperately needs. We are called to illuminate dark places, to rise with courage, and to reveal the glory of God wherever we stand.

When we arise, the world sees. When we shine, God is glorified.

Stay Revived!