This is a call to arise (get up; stand up), be steadfast and
persistent, and to let our lights (Jesus Christ; our salvation; the gospel;
purity; and truth) shine forth from us, so that those outside of faith in Jesus
Christ may come to him, to know his saving grace.
We may need this call because we have recently failed in our
relationships with God and/or with others. Although we have repented, we may
feel unworthy to be his servants and witnesses again. Also, we may require this
exhortation because we are complacent about the fact that so many are dying
without Christ and are going to hell, and/or because we are unconcerned for the
spiritual condition of God’s people. So, God is saying “Wake up!”
Or, this gentle encouragement may be necessary because we
are disheartened over seeing so many lost without Christ, and upon witnessing
the church in such a serious state of spiritual adultery and idolatry with no
apparent end in sight. Or, it could be because we have suffered much
persecution, rejection and abandonment for our testimonies for Jesus Christ.
Thus, sometimes, it is just hard to stand when you feel as though you are often
standing alone against the giants of doubt and fear, oppression and strong
opposition.
Yet, this is to encourage our hearts that God has all things
under his control, that he will not abandon us, and that he has a plan and a
purpose for our lives. For all we are going through, he will work it all out
for the salvation of human lives and for the revival of his church, and we
should thus rest in his promises, in his love, and in his sovereignty.
Arise and Shine /
An Original Work
March 6, 2014 / Based
off Isaiah 60
Arise and shine; your Lord has come.
Allow His light to flow through you,
For many walk in wickedness.
Show them the way to life anew.
Arise and shine. Your Lord loves you.
Lift up your eyes, and look about.
Some do believe, while others doubt.
Believe in all God’s promises.
The many will, In Christ, find rest.
Lift up your eyes, and you’ll be blessed.
Arise and shine; salvation comes
To all who trust in Christ, God’s Son.
Forgiven of their sins, they’ll be,
When they repent on bended knee.
Arise and shine, so all will see.
Lift up your eyes, and see your Lord.
He will revive his church, forlorn.
Though humans have forsaken you,
They will find Christ, and walk in truth.
Lift up your eyes; God honors you.
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