ARISE AND SHINE

ARISE & SHINE!

"Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee." Isaiah 60:1.

Who can shine?

He who has light life. The beauty of plant is its flower. Fresh leaf & stones cannot catch fire. Jesus is the light of the world. Only the man in Christ can shine as light in this world full of darkness.

When to Shine?

Light has no value when there s no darkness. When darkness is dominating is the right time light can shine - Isaiah 60:2.

When in darkness of oppression, we need light of liberation.

When in darkness of sickness, we need light of healing.

When in darkness of poverty, we need light of financial breakthrough.

When in darkness of barrenness, we need light of fruitfulness.

When in darkness of shame & disgrace, we need light of glory & power.

When in darkness of captivity, we need light of freedom... etc

Why "Arise"?

- The word "arise" is a command. It indicates that the person concern is sleeping or lying down hopeless - Isaiah 52:1-6.

- It is an order to encourage the man to resume his duty of destiny & be fulfilled.

- It comes from the higher authority to the lesser person - God to man.

- It is the set time to be fulfilled. If any man manifests before his time, he may be wasted (aborted) like a premature baby. But at the appointed time of God, fulfillment is inevitable. Gal. 4:4-5.

CHALLENGE...

Do you see reason for you to shine?

Do you believe it is your set time & turn?

Are you ready to shine?

Can you see God in your situation ready to turn the tide in your favour?

Can God ride on you to shine in you to the world?

If yes! Then the condition is...

1. You must be born again - John 3:3,5; 1 Cor. 5:17.

2. You must be washed clean daily through the blood of Jesus for cleansing and empowerment - 1 John 1:7.

3. Be filled with the Holy Spirit - He is the oil in the lamp - John 20:22; Eph. 5:18.

4. Live holy & be righteous everyday in spite of whatever challenge you are facing.

5. Walk in love with all men.

6. Be a forgiver as God has forgiven you - Luke 6:37; Matt. 6:12-15.

7. Let Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom - Col. 3:16; Eph. 3:17. Christ is our sufficiency - 2 Cor. 3:5.