The Coming Of The Glory Of The Lord

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

When life seems hard, even unbearable, where do you find strength to endure?  The promises of God are a haven of refuge and a beacon of hope to those who choose to trust in His Word.  In chapter 59 of Isaiah, it ends with the new covenant promised by God to His Son.  What confidence that brings us as we consider the promises that have gone before and those that will follow!  Isaiah focuses our attention on the promised second coming of the Messiah.

I love the way chapter 60 of Isaiah begins.  It opens with a call to Israel to rise up from discouragement and distress.  They are to shine with the radiance of God's own light that will be with them and in them always.  This was so encouraging to me, especially in the darkest periods of my life.  I'm coming out of my desert season, and the book of Isaiah has been so encouraging to me.  The final chapters of Isaiah are filled with images of richness, newness, and light, as the prophet envisions the completion of God's purposes for His people.  The splendor of these promises is God's commitments to the nation of Israel will be kept. 

God is the God of all nations, and believers from all parts of the earth will be part of His people.  God's plan are resplendent with His glory and light.  If you have trusted in the death of His Son for you, then these promises are His intentions for your life now.   Will you trust Him to bring you this joy, satisfaction, and unity with His people?  How are you "rising up" to show  God's light to those who you have never thought would have any interest in Him?

Be blessed!

Confessions of Faith

Lord Jesus, I come into your house not empty handed, but bringing my tithes and offerings according to Malachi 3:10.

The windows of heaven are opened to me.  Blessings are being poured out that I cannot contain.  The devourer is rebuked for my sake.  This year is a continuation of the Jubilee Blessings.  By faith I have: A better job, promotions, raises, bonuses, benefits.  Business opportunities, increases in sales and commissions.  Inheritances, rebates, settlements and checks in the mail.  I am the head and not the tail according to Deuteronomy 28:13, because I listen to the commands of the Lord and obey them.  I except favor, interest and royalties and scholarships.  Gifts surprises and new found monies.  I am blessed coming in and blessed going out (Deuteronomy 28:6). 

I am using wisdom and self control in my spending.  My bills are decreasing and my income is increasing.  I am a good steward over what God has blessed me with.  I have the anointing for blessings, equipping me to be a giver for the Kingdom of God.  And my God supplies my every need (Philippians 4:19).  For He is my Shepard, so I don't have to want for anything (Psalm 23:1). 

I have power to create wealth.  The favor of the Lord is upon me and everything I put my hands to shall prosper (Deuteronomy 28:8).  I am a cheerful giver, sowing in good ground that is bringing souls into the Kingdom of God.  And my God is supplying all my needs, I have no lack.

Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!  Hallelujah!
What are you confessing?  Who do you believe?  The enemy of this world?  Or a God who is able to do exceedingly abounding above all we think or ask (Ephesians 3:20).

Be blessed!