Isaiah 60:1-2

Arise (from spiritual depression to a new life), shine (be radiant with the glory and brilliance of the Lord); for your light has come, and the glory and brilliance of the Lord has risen upon you. For in fact darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness will cover the peoples; but the Lord will rise upon you (Jerusalem) and His glory and brilliance will be seen on you. 

Through centuries of desert and famine, God has always cared for His people. This is our God, a mighty God. We have nothing to fear because darkness will not prevail. Jerusalem will rise, and the glory of the Lord will shine upon her. We will rise and be with Jesus because God has a covenant with His people.