Walk In The Light Of The Lord

-September 25, 2024-

Good morning beloved, happy Wednesday,

“O house of Jacob, come let us walk in the light of the Lord.”

(Isaiah 2:5).

Today’s verse serves as a reminder to all of us to walk in the light of the Lord each day. The nation of Israel needed this admonition just as we need it today.

The prophet Isaiah’s ministry lasted through the reign of four kings of Judah: Uzziah, Jotham, Ahaz, and Hezekiah. His impact on them was tremendous. We read of his role in encouraging Hezekiah when the Assyrians besieged Jerusalem to destroy it. God protected them and killed 185,000 Assyrian soldiers.

During his prophetic ministry, Isaiah called on the people of Judah to repent, trust God, and walk with Him. We live in dark days just as Isaiah did. Tradition has it that Isaiah was sawn in two by Hezekiah’s evil son, King Manasseh.

I love that Isaiah identifies himself with the people by saying, “Come let us walk in the light of the Lord.” God’s message is for everyone of all generations. Other prophets such Ezra and Daniel confessed Israel’s sins as their own.

To walk in the light of the Lord is to live according to God’s Word. There is no room for compromise. Paul wrote in Ephesians 5:8-11, “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Walk as children of light (for the fruit of the Spirit is in all goodness, righteousness, and truth), finding what is acceptable to the Lord. And have no fellowship with the unfruitful works of darkness., but rather expose them.”

When we walk in the light, we confess our sins, and follow the Lord Jesus. John clearly stated, “If we walk in the light as He is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus Christ cleanses us from all sin” (1 John 1:7).

May we walk in the light, as children of the light, letting our lights shine before others. Have a blessed day. Stay safe and healthy.

Light shines brightest in darkness; there is no greater contrast.

Dean