Arise And Shine

In Isaiah 60, the prophet starts the chapter with a clarion call directed from God, telling the people to arise and shine!  This summons comes after a people have been dejected, depressed, and seemingly denied.  However, God is calling them to a new position; calling them out of their darkness into His light.  Pastor Antonio uses this common verse to demonstrate how we must get into the right position so that we too can shine for God.

In order for this to be realized, we must answer the call and remove anything that is a shine blocker in our lives.  It's time out for lifting ourselves up in pride, when Christ commands that He be lifted.  We need to stand up and let God's light shine through our lives.  A light that penetrates the darkness, overcomes chaose, and brings clarity.