Isaiah 9:2. “The people that walked in darkness have seen a great light: they that dwell in the land of the shadow of death, upon them hath the light shined.” A GREAT LIGHT. All is gloom and despair, will it never end? What else can happen? What more will God send To stop His people from this rebellious and downward course? He has called them through His servants; coming near is an enemy force That God will allow to cut them off, both head and tail - Until the people acknowledge God’s promises, good and bad, will not fail. Then those walking in darkness peering fearfully through the gloom - Will see the Great Light dawning when Messiah comes.
The Child has been born, and the Son has been given. On earth has been seen the Light of Life from heaven. God has a timetable of events; He has appointed to fulfill - Some have been completed; others wait for there are things still To be accomplished before the Great Light, Messiah comes to reign. The day of God's grace continues; it is still the day of Israel's pain. When the last person has finally been added to His bride And Israel truly returns in repentance, then Messiah will come to abide.
The Great Light was here, but His own people would not receive Him. He offered Himself to the nation, but was publicly rejected by them. In marvelous grace the Great Light all around this world shines. Any person in any nation who seeks Him now will find When they search with all their heart; by the new covenant they are blessed. The Great Light that shines into dark hearts, will establish righteousness. Individuals who trust Him, by virtue of His mercy do rejoice - And yet His chosen nation still waits in darkness to hear His voice.
To us now and Israel in the future He is a Wonderful Counselor. The Great Light in Israel's future is the One we have known before - Who is exceptional, without peer; His advice is always right; He is the Mighty God Himself, He is the One who is that Great Light. He is timeless as the Father of eternity, without a beginning or an end. The Prince of Peace will establish His government with a righteousness that will not bend. The Great Light is shining from place to place, someday it will shine everywhere. The whole world will live in this light when He is finally reigning here.
“O Holy, Righteous God: I am rejoicing in the Great Light this morning. I see its light in some of those around me. I see evidence of its morning rays as the Gospel light reaches into dark hearts. I see it in the dawn of this morning and pray that it will shine out in this day's activities. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”