I just finished reading through the book of Isaiah. I was struck with hope as I read of God's promised blessing for His people. Here is a sampling from Isaiah 60:
"Arise, shine, for you light has come, and the glory of the LORD rises upon. See, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the LORD rises upon you and his glory appears over you.
I will make you the everlasting pride and the joy of all generations. Then you will know that I, the LORD, am your Savior, your Redeemer, the Mighty One of Jacob. Instead of bronze I will bring you gold, and silver in place of iron.
I will make peace you governor and righteousness your ruler.
The sun will no more be your light by day nor will the brightness of the moon shine on you, for the LORD will be your everlasting light, and your God will be your glory. Your sun will never set again, and your moon will wane no more; the Lord will be your everlasting light, and your days of sorrow will end."
O Lord, I believe. I believe in the hope you have set before your people; those who trust in you. I am encouraged by your word of promise. I look around and see thick darkness but I know that everlasting joy is the future prospect. Let me never turn away from such hope by following after other gods. For I know there I will only find darkness and gloom.
My heart is saddened by my imperfect faith. Lord, I don't want to lose the fleeting opportunity to share this hope with my children. Forgive my neglegence, for you are good and your light is the true light.
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