Nations will come to your light, kings to the brilliance of your rising. Isaiah 60:3, TLV
Where is Everyone Going? To whom will all these nations and kings be drawn? Israel. Chapter 60 follows an incredible chapter of redemption. “A Redeemer will come to Zion, and to those in Jacob who turn from transgression.” (Isaiah 59:20, TLV) The LORD God Almighty is encouraging a beleaguered Israel who has suffered great tribulation because of their sin, to arise and shine! (Isaiah 60:1) Despite the fact that the darkness has covered the earth and its people (vs. 2), God’s glory will appear, and nations and kings will be drawn to His glory.
Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God shines forth. (Psalm 50:2, TLV)
You worship what you do not know; we worship what we know, for salvation is from the Jews. (John 4:22, TLV)
Yes, these passages are about Israel. And we’ve seen various levels of 
fulfillment of these passages — the most spectacular being the birth of the Messiah in Bethlehem — but in tiny microcosms all over the world, it happens every day.
The Light of the World
Light can best be seen in darkness. The human eye is drawn to light. Is the Light of the World (John 8:12) shining bright in us?
There’s no question darkness has invaded many souls. Social media and regular media display vivid, horrid videos and photos every day of what is going on in Israel. The darkened souls do terrible things in that darkness—and now for everyone to see. But they are trapped. When we allow the Light to shine in us, souls are either blinded are drawn to it.
“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Neither do people light a lamp and put it under a basket. Instead, they put it on a lampstand so it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before men so they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven.” Matthew 5:14-16, TLV
All those little acts of kindness we do, can shine a light. Our commitment to follow the Light of the World, means we become lights. Even though it is scary out there, we can’t hide our light. Because that light and those good works will glorify our Father in heaven.
How do you shine your light?
As men and women go into battle in Israel, please pray. Those redeemed children on the Most High, may the Light of Yeshua be evident to those around them.
