Isaiah 60:3 – Light to the Nations
This verse, along with the previous two, is the introduction to the rest of chapter 60. It gives the theme, we might say. This, of course, is the same Light that we have been talking about. It is Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, and, in Him, the written Word of God (Psalm 119:105). All that is in opposition to Him and to His Word is darkness, no matter how it professes to bring enlightenment.
Even in Old Testament times there had been a few who came to the Light from the darkness. We think of Melchizedek, of Job, of many from Egypt, of Jethro and some from his family, of Rahab, of Ruth, of Naaman. We think of prophecies from here in Isaiah such as 19:23-25. We think of many Psalms that we sing, including 67, 22, and 117. In the New Testament, we see the Wise Men coming from the nations, we see the Canaanite woman, the Greeks who sought out Philip and Andrew that they might see Jesus, the Great Commission, the further commission of Acts 1:8, Saul of Tarsus’ call to the Gentiles, and the teaching of Romans 11 of the nations grafted into the people of God. Then we see this coming about in history since, and you who are not of Jewish descent are living fulfillment. Much yet is to come, for we see what’s prophesied in Isaiah 11:9 and Habbakuk 2:14. And we pray, as Jesus taught us, that Christ’s Kingdom would come and His will be done in earth as it is in heaven. Come therefore to the Light if you have not done so already! Look to Jesus, the Light of the World, and be saved from your sin, curse, and death.
God had Isaiah speak of kings in particular, here and elsewhere, for a reason. Even those of high degree must bow before the King of kings and Lord of lords. Further, though, we must see that these kings are called in their official rôle. It’s as kings that they come, not just people who come who also happen to be kings. We remember, too, that the Holy Spirit led Paul to speak of rulers being called to be servants of His for good (Romans 13). We should also remember that there is no possibility of religious neutrality. There is always a state, a government religion. Always there are beliefs on the existence and nature of God, on man’s nature, of man’s destiny, of ultimate meaning, ultimate authority, all of which are taken on faith. Always there are ethical ideas of right and wrong. Because of this, nations and rulers must submit to Christ as King.
Question
- What are examples of people that came in from other nations to God’s people?
Prayer Points
- Pray for the preaching and hearing of God’s Word tomorrow.
- Use prayer points from your congregation.
- Pray for family matters.