The Bible Speaks: Isaiah 60:1-5

“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and His glory appears over you. Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. Lift up your eyes and look about you: All assemble and come to you; your sons come from afar, and your daughters are carried on the arm. Then you will look and be radiant, your heart will throb and swell with joy; the wealth on the seas will be brought to you, to you the riches of the nations will come.”

Isaiah 60:1-5

The prophet Isaiah speaks of the coming of the Messiah. While darkness covers the earth, light rises over Israel. There is emotion, not only because of the breaking forth of God’s Kingdom, but also because the Jewish people see that people from the nations are bringing the children of Israel home, and foreigners are helping to rebuild the villages and cities (verse 10). Gentiles are helping in the fields and vineyards, all honouring the God of Israel.