WALK IN THE LIGHT

Isaiah 2:1-22

Monday 05 May 2025

 "O house of Jacob, come, let us walk in the light of the LORD." -Isaiah 2:5

Light and darkness are two familiar symbols that all can relate to. If one does not walk in the light, he is prone to stumble and fall. Now Walking in the light was an expression used by the Old Testament writers to convey the message of a life committed to the Lord Almighty and living it pleasing to Him. Hence those in darkness are far away from God and His way.

The above quoted verse from today's reading stands in the middle of two themes. From verses 1-4 it describes the reign of God's kingdom among the nations and from verses 6-22, we have the imminent judgment spoken against the wickedness of the people. If we connect both the themes through this verse, we see an emphasis to walk in the light of God in view of the coming judgment.

Throughout the book of Isaiah, we see this pattern. But it is interesting to note that there are other areas where the basis on which the believer is called to walk in light is on the love and mercy of God. We have to see it in the right perspective—on one side is the love and mercy of God and on the other side, we have the just God who will punish sinners. To be walking rightly, both have to be balanced. Both the doctrine of the righteousness of God and the love of God are to be evenly considered for us to walk upright according to the light given through His word. Let God’s Word illumine us on this aspect form the beginning of our walk with the Lord.

This is the balance mentioned by Apostle Paul when he wrote in Romans 6:1-2:" What shall we say then? Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? By no means! How can we who died to sin still live in it?" Both the tones are set very clearly—a loving tenderness and a warning! Both keep us safe from any erroneous presumptions.  

What does it mean by “walking in the light?” The Psalmist says, “The LORD is my light and my salvation…” (Ps.27:1). Jesus Christ, the Light of the world brought us salvation. John 8:12: Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, “I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness, but have the light of life.” We who were once darkness were called to the saving grace through the gospel of Christ. “For you were once darkness, but now you are light in the Lord. Live as children of light.” (Ephesians 5:8). Now we have to walk in the newness of life we have received from God. Sin darkens our state but obedience to God's Law, illumines us and our ways. That sets in us a pattern to live righteously and pleasing to God, through the illumination of the Word of God to our souls by the Holy Spirit.

Let our day start by sitting at the Lord’s feet to illumine us to walk in the light of His word. By serious meditation of God’s Word and prayer we will be able to walk in the light. Once we walk in the light then we will become a light to the dark world. Let us walk in obedience to the Word of God and hence walk in light of the LORD!

Prayer: Dear Father in heaven, I submit myself to walk in light; please give me the illumination required from Your Word through Your Spirit. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

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