From Darkness to Light

Purpose: to glorify God and enliven your faith this Christmas. Introduction: Context of Isaiah 60 and God's relationship to creation. Message: 1) Our darkness is grave (everywhere, confusing and crushing, continuous, many particulars, unbearable), and 2) God arises as light (promised, increasing, from Him, upon His people, worldwide). Applications: 1) Meditate on this passage, 2) Prepare for the coming glory, and 3) Actively reflect His glory.