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RISE, SHINE!

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you." (Isaiah 60:1)

This divine call is not just for ancient Israel—it’s an urgent mandate for every believer today. Ephesians 5:14 declares, "Awake, O sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you." God is summoning His people to rise above spiritual complacency and radiate His light in a world shrouded in darkness. We are His chosen vessels, called to illuminate our generation with the truth and love of Christ.

Our lives must mirror His glory through acts of love, mercy, and unwavering faith. Jesus commands in Matthew 5:16, "Let your light shine before others, that they may see your good works and glorify your Father in heaven." This isn’t optional; it’s our mission!

Though humanity has fallen short of God’s glory (Romans 3:23), Christ’s redemption transforms us. As 2 Corinthians 3:18 promises, "We all, with unveiled faces, behold the Lord’s glory and are being transformed into His image with ever-increasing glory."

Now is the time to rise, shine, and pursue the harvest. Jesus commissioned us to "go and make disciples of all nations" (Matthew 28:19), and Acts 1:8 empowers us: "You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses to the ends of the earth."

Why should we arise and shine?
1. For it says 'your light has come' - Jesus Christ, our light, has come. He came, He died, He rose again. He has already won the victory on the cross and all sin has been paid for. We are on the winning side! More than enough reason to live for Him and shine.
2. The glory of the Lord has risen upon you' - Jesus has given His life to you. His presence is with and in the believer. This makes all the difference. There is no way we can shine without Him.
3. The third reason to arise and shine is because people are in darkness. Actually deep (or gross) darkness, to be exact. Remember, this passage is prophetic of the end of the age. Darkness will cover the entire earth. There is a lot of darkness hovering on the horizon.
4. The final reason to rise and shine is the result: Gentiles shall come to your light. The light attracts... People want to see something that is real. Don’t forget that “Some people change their ways when they see the light, others only when they feel the heat.”

In Conclusion

will you answer the call? Arise in faith, shine in obedience, and advance God’s Kingdom. But first, you must surrender to Christ—only in Him do we find the grace and power to truly shine.
Come to Jesus today, and let your light shine for His glory!

Pastor Olusoji Adedokun
PIC, Christ the Light Zone
APICP (Admin), LP 96 (Region 37)