Light of the World

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"The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; on those living in the land of the shadow of death a light has dawned. You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as men rejoice when dividing the plunder. For as in the day of Midian's defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior's boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David's throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. The zeal of the LORD Almighty will accomplish this." Isaiah 9:2-7 


The little battle of Gideon and the 300 taking on the 135,000 and winning having the yoke of slavery destroyed was just a picture of the Lord's grand story. A picture of how the Lord would come to defeat the thing that holds us captive and give us freedom. The 135,000 soldiers in the dark valley saw the light as the jars were broken the same way those who lived on this broken earth, the valley of the shadow of death saw the  Light of the world when He was born as a baby. 

And just as those in the valley of the shadow of death saw the Light of the world, we too await Him to return to establish the light of His perfect kingdom here on earth. Awaiting the time of peace with no end and where justice and righteousness will be upheld perfectly forever.

Lord, thank You for glimpses of what's to come all over the pages of Scripture. Thank You that You haven't left us to complete confusion but have given us concrete things we can expect from You. As You say we will, we see You as, the Wonder-full (Wonderful in v.6 is a noun, speaking of His person and work). The  Wisdom Giver (Counselor), the Omnipotent God with supreme rule (Mighty God). The Father and Source of Eternity (Everlasting) and the loving, tender, compassionate, instructor, trainer and provider (Father). And the One who will at last bring peace to this world (Prince of Peace).

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The Entire Series. 
What Have You Missed?

Chapter One
{Verses 1-3} Know-er 
{Verses 4-7} Reliance 
{Verses 9-11}  Bigger Picture 
{Verses 17-19} Prepare for Battle
{Verses 21-2:6}  No More 

Chapter 2
{Verses 7-11} Revealer 
{Verses 11-12} The Lord's Anger
{Verses 14-15} Love Conquers
{Verses 16-19} The Great Rescue
{Verses 22-3:4} The Big Test       

Chapter 3
{Verses 7-11} Willing & Available 
{Verses 12-14} Facing the Enemy
{Verses 15-30} Freedom 
{Verse 31} Comparison

Chapter 4
{Verses 2-3} Beauty of Bridled Strength  
{Verses 8-13} Tons of Nuggets 
{Verses 17-5:31} Where's the Trust      

Chapter 5
{Verses 2-31} Offering   

Chapter 6
{Verse 2} Running out of Darkness 
{Verses 7-8} God Responds 
{Verses 11-12}Redemptive Eyes  
{Verse 13} Questioning Goodness 
{Verse 14} What Strength?   
{Verses 15-16} Just not enough
{Verse 17} Is it really you? {Verse 18-22} Grace Upon Grace
{Verse 25-31 } Courageous Defender 
{Verse 33-40} Courage Giver 

Chapter 7
{Verse 1-8} Mad-Lib 
{Verse 9-15} Stepping Out 
{Verse 16-25} Mighty One

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