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.

Now is the time to remind ourselves of God’s promises to His people. As Israel goes through this time of darkness, God reminds us that His light will come. God will protect and keep His people even through darkness. It is a time to draw nearer to God, look to His light, and focus on Him.