Today’s Thought
5Thus saith God the Lord, he that created the heavens, and stretched them out; he that spread forth the earth, and that which cometh out of it; he that giveth breath unto the people upon it, and spirit to them that walk therein: 6I the Lord have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles;
Isaiah 42:5, 6 KJV King James Version
5I am the Lord God. I created the heavens like an open tent above. I made the earth and everythingthat grows on it. I am the source of life for all who live on this earth, so listen to what I say. 6I chose you to bring justice, and I am here at your side. I selected you and sent youto bring light and my promise of hope to the nations.
Isaiah 42:5, 6 CEV Contemporary English Version
Today’s Thought
1Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the Lord is risen upon thee.
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19The sun shall be no more thy light by day; neither for brightness shall the moon give light unto thee: but the Lord shall be unto thee an everlasting light, and thy God thy glory.
Isaiah 60:1, 19 KJV King James Version
1Arise, my people! Let your light shine for all the nations to see! For the glory of the Lord is streaming from you.
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19 No longer will you need the sun or moon to give you light, for the Lord your God will be your everlasting light, and he will be your glory.
Isaiah 60:1, 19 TLB Living Bible
