Advent · Day 14 · Saturday, December 12
Arise, shine
Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of Yahweh has risen upon you. For look, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness the peoples; but Yahweh rises upon you, and his glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.
Darkness covers the earth, Isaiah says. But over God’s people a light has risen, and the nations come walking toward it. Kings come to see the brightness.
A few verses later Isaiah says they will bring gold and frankincense (Isaiah 60:6). Matthew tells of wise men from the east who followed a star to Bethlehem and brought those gifts.
The light is not ours to make. It has risen on us. Our part is to get up and let it be seen. Someone in your life may come toward the light because they see it on you.
Pray
Lord, your light has come. Get me up and let it shine through me, so others can find their way to you. Amen.
Carry it today
Who in your life might see God’s light through you?