The Glory of Israel Lives!
 

"Arise, shine, for your light has come and the glory of the Lord has risen upon you.  For behold, darkness shall cover the earth, and thick darkness over the peoples; but the Lord will arise upon you, and his glory will be seen upon you. And nations shall come to your light and kings to the brightness of your rising."   Isaiah the prophet spoke to Israel and the Nations that their Glory was to come from Zion.

  
Two thousand plus years later, Simeon, a righteous and devote Jew said to the Lord in the presence of the infant Jesus, "for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,  a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” 

This day commemorates the Resurrection of Messiah. For Gentiles, He is our light.  Is He your light?  If not, you are walking in darkness. For Israel, He is their glory.  Is He your glory?  If not, in what do you glory? 


references: Isaiah 60:1-3,  Luke 2:30-32