For we are living in the latter times of which Isaiah spoke. We have received the child that was born for us, Jesus Christ. We know Galilee as the site of Jesus' miracles, not the site of Assyrian destruction. We have available to us the teaching and instruction of our risen and living, Wonderful Counsellor. And we have the imputed righteousness of Christ, through our baptism into his sacrifice on the cross, and his resurrection from the dead. Our joy, is like at the harvest of 2025. For Satan's bar across our shoulders has been broken, and the Lord of hosts has made us his own children forevermore.
We who have the great light of Christ are now agents of clarity in the confusion. We are agents of cooperation amidst the conspiracies. We are people of the dawn, not just for ourselves, but to help lead those trapped in deep darkness, to find the light.
Gracious God, help us to focus on you in turbulent times. Keep our perspective clearly on your kingdom, and use us to draw others to your glorious light, in Jesus' name, amen.