In the historical context, this can be seen as a promise of restoration for Israel after the Babylonian exile. Theologically, it points to the coming of the Messiah, who is often associated with light (John 1:4-9). The fulfillment of this prophecy is seen in the advent of Jesus Christ,...
Love of God and love of neighbor are at the heart of Jesus’ teachings and example for living. Jesus answered, “The first is, ‘Hear, O Israel: the Lord our God, the Lord is one; you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your ...
For God, who said, “Let light shine out of darkness,” made His light shine in our hearts to give us the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.Proverbs...
Lord Jesus, I pray for that revival now. Thank You, Lord, for being our King of Kings and Lord of Lords. Thank You for stirring us up with your Holy Spirit to repent and come back to You. Thank You for our country and our freedom to worship You. May revival start with me. In t...
and she used to work at Whole Foods. Before I tell you the story about her, I just want to share the scripture in Isaiah 60:1. It says, “Arise and shine for your light has come.” And then Jesus in the gospels, He says that if you’re following Him, you are a city on a ...
#3 needs more entirety of scripture. So many people are missing out on the big picture in todays social media one liner verses which can be misunderstood or misused without context. georgiagriffith:),2020/08/10 Amazing!!! This app has made me a better Christian just in the past few days...
Our trust in God enables us to encourage others and shine a light for Jesus through the power of the Spirit. Photo credit: ©Getty Images/Wenping Zheng 7. Because We Know That This Is Not Our Home “For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are no...
Delinda loves Jesus and you feel that through her gift of song. I am moved to tears every time I hear her sing as she touches my heart with her passion to share God’s love! Pam RossIndependent Senior National Sales Director, Mary Kay Cosmetics ...
Honestly, without this it almost felt like I’m the only one (Christian in the public school). This has encouraged me that there are others in the same position. I praise Jesus so much for placing this ministry at the right time of my life!
Lord will hasten it in the time appointed by his wisdom, though not in the time prescribed by our folly. Let this hope cheer us under all difficulties, and stir us up to all diligence, that we may have an abundant entrance into this everlasting kingdom of our Lord and Saviour Jesus ...