Generations of Glory
My friend, “Nations will come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn.” This is God’s promise for you from Isaiah 60:3. Today marks a special day, our wedding anniversary. It has been 36 years of God’s faithfulness with my beloved wife, Evangeline. The Lord has graciously kept us united at heart, united in ministry, and united as a family, to do His will. We thank you sincerely for your love and prayers. We honour our parents, who received guidance from the Lord to bring us together. Truly, their righteousness has built the foundation of our family life. And today, we thank God that we now see two generations after us walking with Jesus, including my grandfather, making us five generations following the Lord. God has been so gracious.
As Isaiah 60:1 declares, “Arise, shine, for your light has come.” Though deep darkness covers the earth, God says, “My glory will rise upon you.” That glory of God has been the covering over our family life. Just as the glory of the Lord led the Israelites and brought them to the promised land, so it has been for us. In John 2:11, Jesus revealed His glory through His first miracle by turning water into sweet wine. Likewise, the Holy Spirit has transformed every drop of water in our lives into the sweetest wine, more beautiful than before. Yes, the glory of God has surrounded us and continues to do so.
The Bible says in Isaiah 58:8, “The Lord will be your rear guard.” He has guarded our name, preserved the anointing, and protected His presence in our lives. Even when the devil and wicked people have tried to tarnish our name, the Lord has stood behind us, endorsing us as His children, guiding us to fulfill His will, and blessing us with the joy and fulfillment that only Jesus can give.
When a family is blessed, it is not just a private victory; it becomes a blessing to the nation. The light of Jesus shines through the unity and testimony of a godly family. And Isaiah 60:3 becomes fulfilled, nations come to your light, and kings to the brightness of your dawn. May God bless your family with the same glory and unity. May He honour you richly, make you a light to your nation, and keep your name under His rear guard, now and forever.
PRAYER:
Loving Heavenly Father, I thank You for Your promise in Isaiah 60:3 that says nations will come to the light You shine through us, and kings to the brightness of our dawn. Let Your glory rise upon my home and upon every one of my generation. Unite my family in Your love. Establish us in righteousness, peace, and purpose. Let the light of Christ be so radiant within us that it draws the weary, the lost, and the broken to Your grace. Be our rear guard, O Lord, protecting our names, our calling, and our walk with You. Transform every dry place into abundance. Turn every trial into testimony. Let my family shine with the brilliance of Your presence and reflect the sweetness of Your Holy Spirit always. In Jesus’ name, I pray. Amen.