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LIGHT HAS COME AND IT WILL MAKE YOUR LIFE SHINE BRIGHT Isaiah 9.1-9

“It is the ◦ White Witch that has got all Narnia under her thumb. It’s she that makes it always winter. Always winter and never Christmas; think of that!” Mr. Tumnus replied. ◦ “How awful!” said Lucy.

… the king of Assyria came and took… Gilead and Galilee, including all the land of Naphtali, and deported the people to Assyria. 2 Kings 15.29 (733 BC)

(A gloom for those in distress). In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali… The people walking in darkness… on those living in the land of the shadow of death. Isaiah 9.1-2

Darkness is a part of our days ◦ “ Gloom ” (9.1): Partial or total darkness, a state of depression or despondency, melancholy, misery, sorrow. Emotional darkness. A dark fog that covers (hb)

Light has been promised ◦ Nevertheless, there will be no more gloom for those who were in distress. In the past he humbled the land of Zebulun and the land of Naphtali, but in the future he will honor Galilee of the nations, by the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan. The people walking in darkness 
 have seen a great light; 
 on those living in the land of deep darkness 
 a light has dawned. Isaiah 9.1-2

◦ When Jesus heard that John had been put in prison, he withdrew to Galilee. Leaving Nazareth, he went and lived in Capernaum, which was by the lake in the area of Zebulun and Naphtali— to fulfill what was said through the prophet Isaiah : ◦ “Land of Zebulun and land of Naphtali, 
 the Way of the Sea, beyond the Jordan, 
 Galilee of the Gentiles— 
 the people living in darkness 
 have seen a great light; 
 on those living in the land of the shadow of death 
 a light has dawned.” ◦ From that time on Jesus began to preach, “Repent, for the kingdom of heaven has come near.” Matthew 4.12-17

Light has been promised ◦ He knows what lies in darkness, and light dwells with him. Daniel 2.22 ◦ In him was life, and that life was the light of all mankind. The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness has not overcome it. John 1.4-5 ◦ I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life. John 8.12

Joy is on its way! ◦ You have enlarged the nation and increased their joy; 
 they rejoice before you as people rejoice at the harvest, as warriors rejoice when dividing the plunder. Isaiah 9.3

Soon the war will be over ◦ For as in the day of Midian’s defeat, you have shattered the yoke that burdens them, the bar across their shoulders, the rod of their oppressor. Every warrior’s boot used in battle and every garment rolled in blood will be destined for burning, will be fuel for the fire. Isaiah 9.4-5

The promise is possible 
 throught Jesus alone ◦ For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the greatness of his government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on David’s throne and over his kingdom, establishing and upholding it with justice and righteousness from that time on and forever. Isaiah 9.6-7

The promise was made by 
 God Himself ◦ The zeal of the L ORD Almighty will accomplish this. Isaiah 9.7

The reason the Son of God appeared was to destroy the devil’s work. 1 John 3.8