Isaiah 60:19-22 – Get ready for a glorious time!

The presence of Yahweh will make a difference in Zion. He is the crowning glory. No longer will the people need to depend on the sun or the moon for light. The LORD, Yahweh Himself, will be the source of their light. It is as if God is saying that His people will no longer need to depend on the happier moments of life, day or night, to give them salvation, joy, and meaning. God Himself, who will be in their midst will be their continual light.

What a glorious promise is given in verse 20: God Himself will be with the people forever. He will be their perpetual light. The light of the sun and moon will be replaced by the ever-lasting light of the LORD. And with His presence, the day of mourning will be over.  

Everyone who is part of Zion will be righteous and will possess the promised land forever. They will be known as the planting of God Himself. There will be exponential growth in the number of people. And even the weakest or the least of the member of the city will become a useful instrument in nurturing the city into a mighty nation. This again will be the work of God, the Mighty One.  

In these closing verses of Isaiah 60, we see several promises. The presence of God will be experienced in the church. Salvation and joy will also be experienced. The church will be marked by righteousness. She will continue to expand as people are constantly added to her number. Even the weakest member of the church will be gloriously used. There will be security and protection in the church. God Himself will see to the accomplishment of them all to bring about the manifestation of His own glory. The timing of everything will be perfect in God’s own time. Praise God! We are swept up in the momentum of what God is doing! No time to slack. In fact, it’s time to take the admonition of Paul in Romans 13:11-14 seriously. “…Knowing the time, that it is already the hour for you to awaken from sleep; for now salvation is nearer to us than when we believed.  The night is almost gone, and the day is near. Therefore let us lay aside the deeds of darkness and put on the armor of light. Let us behave properly as in the day…put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh ….” We must stand up for Jesus!