Isaiah continues his promises by saying “Strangers
shall stand and feed your flocks, foreigners shall till your land and dress
your vines; but you shall be called
priests of the Lord, you shall be
named ministers of our God; you shall enjoy the wealth of the nations, and
in their riches you shall glory. Because their shame was double, and dishonor
was proclaimed as their lot, therefore they shall possess a double portion; everlasting
joy shall be theirs.” (Isaiah 61:5-7)
St. Peter also tells us that we are a “a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God's special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light." (1 Peter 3:9)
I just returned from a weekend at the
Daughters of the King Triennial Assembly. The Order of the Daughters of the
King is a lay sisterhood of women from around the world who take vows of
prayer, service, and evangelism. As Daughters we seek to live into our
baptismal covenant as deeply as possible and find that the vows help us do
that. This was a joyful gathering of about 500 women from 18-20 countries and
from every corner of the US.
There was some business, but much of
the time was spent in praising God through worship and song and in fellowship.
The speakers all reminded us that we are the Light of Christ in the dark world.
At the end we were lighted a candle as a reminder to “Carry your candle, run to
the darkness” (Go Light your World by
Kathy Triccolli)
Let’s all remember that we are called
to be Lights and Priests for our God.
Go Light your World (Kathy Triccolli)
There is a
candle in every soul Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings fire
There is a candle in every soul
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings fire
Ignites a candle and makes His home
Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
Frustrated brother, see how he's tried to
Light his own candle some other way
See now your sister, she's been robbed and lied to
Still holds a candle without a flame
We are a family whose hearts are blazing
So let's raise our candles and light up the sky Praying to our Father, in the name of Jesus
Make us a beacon in darkest times
Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
Some brightly burning, some dark and cold
There is a Spirit who brings fire
Ignites a candle and makes His home
Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
Frustrated brother, see how he's tried to
Light his own candle some other way
See now your sister, she's been robbed and lied to
Still holds a candle without a flame
We are a family whose hearts are blazing
So let's raise our candles and light up the sky Praying to our Father, in the name of Jesus
Make us a beacon in darkest times
Carry your candle, run to the darkness
Seek out the hopeless, confused and torn
Hold out your candle for all to see it
Take your candle, and go light your world
Take your candle, and go light your world
