Rise and Shine
“Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”
Isaiah 60: 1
Have you ever been awakened by mom or dad saying “Wake up! Rise and shine!”?
What does”rise and shine” mean?
Idioms.com defines it several ways:
- To ask someone to wake up and become active in the daily chores
- Wake up with smile
- Getting out of the bed and starting the day
- Leave the bed and start the routine with energy
- To wake up positively
- To get up and do something nicely
- To ask someone to get out of bed
- To get someone to wake up
The origins of the phrase possibly go back to the 1800’s. Idioms.com explains:
“The phrase is said to have originated in the military operations where soldiers would be asked to wake up early and start their activities in an enthusiastic manner. It was almost a compulsion to be active since the day would be a long one every day and to start positively meant that it went on better.”
“The phrase originates from the rising and shining of the sun. When the sun is out, it is morning and everyone is expected to rise and shine with it to get along with their daily routines.”
Long before the 1800’s, God inspired Isaiah to tell the people “Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.”
Isaiah 60: 1
David Guzik explains:
“Arise, shine; for your light has come: After the thick and desperate darkness described in Isaiah 59:9-10, this is the glorious rescue from the Redeemer. Light has come – so God tells His people to respond to it, and to arise and shine.”
Israel had been through the ravages of war, and things looked hopeless.
But, just like the bright rays of the sun breaking through the clouds, God shines the light of His grace and hope.
Do things seem hopeless and impossible right now?
Keep praying, believing that God will answer your prayers.
“Rise and shine!” The light of God’s love, mercy and grace is shining down upon you!
