Have you ever heard the statement “It’s time”? Well, the Prophet Isaiah declares “It’s time” for you to arise. Yes, It’s time to arise from the place where circumstances have kept you. It’s time to arise and reject the lies of the enemy. It’s time to arise to a new life and mindset; one where you shine brightly and the glory of the Lord radiates from your life and actions. It’s time because the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! Isaiah 60:1 (AMPL) Arise [from the depression and prostration in which circumstances have kept you—rise to a new life]! Shine (be radiant with the glory of the Lord), for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you! Come on, you have His Word. You have His Spirit. You are a new creation. Why settle for the depression, the loss, the futility and the circumstances of the past? Your opportunity is here, right now. You now have the mic. You have the podium. God has declared: “It’s time.” Will you answer the call?
What you don’t see can hurt you!
I was awakened one night by a sudden noise in the living room. Instinctively, I ran to the living room to see if anyone had broken into our home. As I rushed in the darkness through the hallway that leads to the living room, I was suddenly stopped due to a strong blow to my head! For a moment, I didn’t know where I was. I forgot about the noise and the potential threat due to this sudden blow to the head. As I gathered my thoughts, I decided to turn on the light to see what hit me. What happened was that the closet door was halfway open and I ran right into the door head first. Well, no one was in the living room and everything was ok, except for the the large bump on my forehead! I learned that day just how important light is, especially when there is potential danger in your midst! 2 Samuel 22:29 (AMP) says: “For You, O Lord, are my lamp; The Lord illumines and dispels my darkness.” In our lives, danger is always lurking in the dark. These are areas that we cannot see. However by God’s grace, He illumines our path so that we can see any potential danger around us. Also, He dispels the darkness so that we can see our path clearly. Today, ask the the Lord to open the eyes of your understanding so that you can clearly see the things that could potentially harm you or you family. He will lovingly illumine your path and dispel any darkness around you. After all, He is the “light” of the world!
2 Samuel 22:29 (AMP) says: “For You, O Lord, are my lamp; The Lord illumines and dispels my darkness.”
