They’re crying, “Peace, peace,” but there is no peace Until Jesus returns the wars won’t cease Birth pains experienced all over the place A new day is dawning across the earth’s face God’s glory descending to fill the whole earth Darkness receding as people receive the new birth Nations astonished at the brightness of their dawn As the gospel goes forth the multitudes are drawn God’s army is clothed with armor so bright Covering robes of righteousness that have been made white Arise and shine for this battle you were born Dawn’s light will reveal a glorious new morn Debbie Furey September 16, 2020 Mark 13:7-8 – “When you hear of wars and rumors of wars, do not be alarmed. Such things must happen, but the end is still to come. 8 Nation will rise against nation, and kingdom against kingdom. There will be earthquakes in various places, and famines. These are the beginning of birth pains.” 2 Corinthians 3:18 – “And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.” Song of Songs 6:10 – “Who is this that appears like the dawn, fair as the moon, bright as the sun, majestic as the stars in procession?” Isaiah 60 1 John 1, 2 Revelation 7:9-14 What are you beholding? If we are living in the light of God’s truth, we will reflect that light. If we choose to behold darkness or evil, we will walk in darkness and be blind to the truth avoiding the light because it will expose those who choose evil. Just as dawn does not appear suddenly, so our transformation into Christ’s likeness is also gradual. We are being transformed with ever increasing glory. So be patient with each other as we grow into the light of the truth. Let us encourage each other by sharing our light with others and leading them out of darkness.