Nations Will Come to Your Light
09/30/2025
“Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”
— Isaiah 60:3 (NIV)
When Isaiah spoke these words, God’s people were living in exile, weighed down by shame and surrounded by darkness. Into that hopelessness came a promise: a dawn was on the horizon. A light would rise so brightly that not only Israel, but nations and rulers from all over the world, would be drawn to it. This was fulfilled in Christ, the Light of the World, and continues today as the gospel reaches every corner of the earth.
But Isaiah’s vision wasn’t just about nations. It’s also deeply personal. Jesus said in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” When Christ dwells in us, His light shines through us. We are not the source of the light, but we are called to reflect it.
I absolutely love lighthouses. I think their purpose is much like Jesus for us. Just take a moment and think of a lighthouse on a storm-battered coast. Ships do not search for the darkness, they search for that beam of light piercing the night sky, guiding them to safety. The lighthouse does not argue with the storm or chase after the ships; it simply stands tall and shines. In the same way, your life can be that steady beacon in a chaotic world. People tossed about by fear, addiction, or brokenness aren’t drawn to more despair. They’re drawn to the hope of Christ shining through your words, your peace, and your compassion.
This is the power of God’s promise in Isaiah 60:3. When the world grows darker, the light of Christ in you shines brighter. Your faithful witness, even in ordinary acts, choosing forgiveness, speaking truth with love, serving others sacrificially, it becomes a signal fire pointing others toward the safe harbor of Jesus. Nations may notice, leaders may be influenced, but most importantly, broken and weary souls will find their way home because you chose to shine.
Action steps to help on your journey:
Start your morning by asking God to help you “keep the lamp burning” today.
Be intentional in one area of your life where you’ve been tempted to hide your light.
Encourage someone who is going through a storm by pointing them back to the hope of Christ.
Today’s Challenge:
Look for someone today who feels adrift. Offer them the steady light of Jesus through a kind word, a prayer, or a practical act of service.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being the true Light that guides me through every storm. Help me to stand like a lighthouse, steady, faithful, and unashamed, so that others may find safety in You. Shine so brightly through me that those lost in darkness are drawn to Your saving love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
“Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.”
— Isaiah 60:3 (NIV)
When Isaiah spoke these words, God’s people were living in exile, weighed down by shame and surrounded by darkness. Into that hopelessness came a promise: a dawn was on the horizon. A light would rise so brightly that not only Israel, but nations and rulers from all over the world, would be drawn to it. This was fulfilled in Christ, the Light of the World, and continues today as the gospel reaches every corner of the earth.
But Isaiah’s vision wasn’t just about nations. It’s also deeply personal. Jesus said in Matthew 5:14, “You are the light of the world. A town built on a hill cannot be hidden.” When Christ dwells in us, His light shines through us. We are not the source of the light, but we are called to reflect it.
I absolutely love lighthouses. I think their purpose is much like Jesus for us. Just take a moment and think of a lighthouse on a storm-battered coast. Ships do not search for the darkness, they search for that beam of light piercing the night sky, guiding them to safety. The lighthouse does not argue with the storm or chase after the ships; it simply stands tall and shines. In the same way, your life can be that steady beacon in a chaotic world. People tossed about by fear, addiction, or brokenness aren’t drawn to more despair. They’re drawn to the hope of Christ shining through your words, your peace, and your compassion.
This is the power of God’s promise in Isaiah 60:3. When the world grows darker, the light of Christ in you shines brighter. Your faithful witness, even in ordinary acts, choosing forgiveness, speaking truth with love, serving others sacrificially, it becomes a signal fire pointing others toward the safe harbor of Jesus. Nations may notice, leaders may be influenced, but most importantly, broken and weary souls will find their way home because you chose to shine.
Action steps to help on your journey:
Start your morning by asking God to help you “keep the lamp burning” today.
Be intentional in one area of your life where you’ve been tempted to hide your light.
Encourage someone who is going through a storm by pointing them back to the hope of Christ.
Today’s Challenge:
Look for someone today who feels adrift. Offer them the steady light of Jesus through a kind word, a prayer, or a practical act of service.
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for being the true Light that guides me through every storm. Help me to stand like a lighthouse, steady, faithful, and unashamed, so that others may find safety in You. Shine so brightly through me that those lost in darkness are drawn to Your saving love. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
Pastor Jeff
#LoveGod #LovePeople #FindFreedom #FindYourDesign
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