A SEASON OF SHINING SONS

“Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the glory of the Lord is risen upon you.”

Isaiah 60:1

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GOD is light and in HIM is no darkness at all. JESUS says we are light, and so we are to release our light into the darkness of this world.

Only people in the dark need light.

“But know this, that in the last days perilous times will come.” 2 Timothy 3:1

Some words used to describe “peril” by the Oxford English Dictionary include danger, jeopardy, hazard, insecurity, etc. Paul, therefore, declared by the SPIRIT of GOD that the last days will be characterized by these issues.

Earlier, JESUS described what the last days would look like to HIS disciples in Matthew 24:7.

“For nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. And there will be famines, pestilences, and earthquakes in various places.” Matthew 24:7

Most of these issues are happening in our days.

As people gradually started considering the COVID pandemic a thing of the past, the world got hit by the Russia-Ukraine war. This has triggered a new wave of economic crises across the globe, especially in Europe. As a result of this war, there are speculations or rumors that other nations will rise up against neighboring nations and exacerbate the situation.

The current situation sounds like what Isaiah the prophet referred to when he said:

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“For behold, darkness covers the earth, and thick darkness is over the peoples; but the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear over you.” Isaiah 60:2

The LORD has chosen these last days to reveal HIS glory through HIS people as a solution to the darkness looming over the earth.

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Paul seemed to explain this process further in Romans 8:18-19 that there will be a glory that will be revealed in the sons of GOD, and for this glory, the entire creation is waiting for the sons of GOD to be revealed.

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“For as many as are led by the Spirit of GOD, these are sons of GOD. For you did not receive the spirit of bondage again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption by whom we cry out, ‘Abba, Father.’” Romans 8:14-15

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The sons of GOD carry the nature of GOD and have access to Heaven’s resources that provide solution for earth’s issues. In Genesis 1, GOD created a solution for the chaotic state of a dark, formless and empty earth, using unseen resources to create the worlds (Hebrews 11:3). In the same way, the sons of GOD would need to access the unseen resources to provide solutions for the world as it becomes more and more chaotic.

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JESUS, the Light of the world, is the perfect example of how the sons of GOD must operate.

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“Most assuredly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of Himself, but what He sees the Father do; for whatever He does, the Son also does in like manner.” John 5:19

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For the sons of GOD to shine like JESUS through these dark last days, we must:

i. Learn to observe and depend on the FATHER like JESUS did, through consistent praying, much fasting and studying the Word of GOD.

ii. Train to walk by the SPIRIT.

iii. Live by faith.

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As these behaviors are consistently practiced and become our lifestyle the sons of GOD are transformed into the Image of JESUS. We will bring healings to nations, reverse famines by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT, and disrupt the dark works of satan. The great light of GOD will shine brightly.

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Consequently, people from various nations will come seeking solutions of the sons of GOD as prophesied in Isaiah 60:3.

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“The Gentiles shall come to your light, And kings to the brightness of your rising.” Isaiah 60:3

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Glory to GOD. It’s a great season to be alive!