“Arise, shine, for your light has come,
and the glory of the LORD rises upon you.
[Isaiah 60:1]
Elizabeth was of the daughters of Aaron, married to Zacharias, a priest, both from priestly lineage, both worthy of God's abundance of blessings, yet they remained barren for many years, long into their advanced years.
The woman with the issue of blood for twelve years, twelve years of being the subject of pity and maybe disgust, twelve years maybe of people wondering what wrong she might have done to bring this "curse" upon herself, twelve years of running around for solution but to no avail.
These people knew and understood shame, they had been openly cast out, there was no way to conceal their lot. Maybe you can relate too, cos today it seems like you are that person whom your struggle has singled you out. Maybe there are whispers and looks of pity when you pass by, and when people want to describe you they describe you by your situation.
Today, I dare you to rise from that shadow, rise from that silence and shame. Shake off the cloak of defeat and exchange it for the cloak of rejoicing, satan intends to hold you down but God intends to lift you up, but it all begins with you, what choice are you making?
Others may define you by what they presently see but how does God define you? Others may call you a victim but God calls you a victor, whose voice would you adhere to?
Truth is, when we begin to redefine ourselves by God's true definition of who we are, others have no choice but to begin to see and accept that definition, the Lord will arise over you and His glory would be seen upon you (Isaiah 60:2), cos His glory shines through no matter where we are.
The devil intended to subdue you, God intends for you to arise, shine, for your light has come with the victory of Christ on the cross
Prayer: Father, today, I walk upright as the victor that I am in you, I am not a function of my present circumstance but I am who You say I am, a child of the King, a victor, born with purpose for purpose. People might not see it now, I might not see it either, this storm may seem so overwhelming right now, but You word is final and sure and I choose to walk in that truth. I bless You for Your grace that strengthens me.
One-Year Daily Bible Reading Plan - Nov. 16 2010 - Psalm 39 - 40 (OT) , Matthew 5 (NT).
