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July 19, 2026 (Gregorian calendar/7th month/Day 199)
Sunday, 12 Hamle 2018 (Ethiopian calendar/11th month)
Ḏabaḥ (Zabah) בח 26 (Enochian calendar/4th month/Offering of produce)
4 July, 2026 (International Fixed calendar)
Cosmic Moon 13, Seli 23 (13 Moon calendar/Waxing Crescent moon)
~ Cosmic Turtle Moon of Presence, June 27th – July 24th
Holly Moon: July 8 – August 4 (Celtic 13 Month Tree calendar)
Month of the Ripe Corn Moon…Gu ye quo ni (Cherokee Moon)
canpasapa wi…moon when the chokecherries are black (Lakota Moon)
13.0.13.13.18 9 Etznab 11 Xul (Mayan Long Count calendar)
stick out your tongue day

Isaiah 60:22
(The Voice Translation)
 Just watch, they will develop robustly;
        from so small a beginning, they will multiply and become a mighty nation.
    I, the Eternal One, will make it happen soon.

summary:

Sun and moon grow unnecessary because “the LORD will be your everlasting light.” Every citizen is righteous, land inheritance is forever, and even the least person becomes mighty as God swiftly fulfills His word.

verses 19-21 for context:
No longer will the sun be your light by day,
nor the brightness of the moon shine on your night;
for the LORD will be your everlasting light,
and your God will be your splendor.
20 Your sun will no longer set,
and your moon will not wane;
for the LORD will be your everlasting light,
and the days of your sorrow will cease.
21 Then all your people will be righteous;
they will possess the land forever;
they are the branch of My planting,
the work of My hands,
so that I may be glorified.

Sun and moon grow unnecessary because “the LORD will be your everlasting light.” Every citizen is righteous, land inheritance is forever, and even the least person becomes mighty as God swiftly fulfills His word.

Historical Context
Isaiah preached in the eighth century BC, warning Judah yet also promising restoration beyond the coming Babylonian exile. Chapter 60 looks past the ruin to a time when Jerusalem is not merely rebuilt but radiant—something no return under Zerubbabel or Nehemiah fully achieved.

Eternal Light and New Creation

Verses 19-20 find a match in Revelation 22:5: “They will have no need of light from a lamp or the sun, for the Lord God will shine on them”. Isaiah’s city blends into the New Jerusalem, where sorrow ends and time itself seems renewed.

Practical Implications for Believers Today
1. Shine: Wherever darkness seems thick, God still expects His people to reflect His light (Philippians 2:15).
2. Welcome: The chapter models an open-door city; Christ’s family must embrace all nations (Ephesians 2:19).
3. Hope: When life feels like exile, remember God’s pledge—“In its time I will accomplish it quickly” (v. 22). He keeps big promises and small ones alike.

Practical Applications:
Reflect God’s Glory
Just as Zion is called to arise and shine, we are called to reflect God’s light in our daily lives, bringing hope and truth to those around us.

Trust in God’s Promises
In times of darkness, we can hold onto the promises of restoration and prosperity found in Isaiah 60, trusting that God is faithful to fulfill His word.

Be a Light to the Nations
Consider how you can be a beacon of God’s love and truth in your community, drawing others to the light of Christ.

Embrace God’s Eternal Light
Let the promise of God’s everlasting light encourage you to live with an eternal perspective, focusing on His kingdom rather than temporary circumstances.

Isaiah 60 is a rich and uplifting prophecy in which God, through His prophet Isaiah, predicts the glorious restoration of His chosen city, Jerusalem. It paints a vivid picture of Israel’s future glory and prosperity following a period of darkness and despair, symbolizing the profound transformation that awaits those who turn to God.

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