Today’s Scripture:

“Arise! Shine! For your light arrives!The splendor[a] of the Lord shines on you!2 For, look, darkness covers the earthand deep darkness covers[b] the nations,but the Lord shines on you;his splendor[c] appears over you.3 Nations come to your light,kings to your bright light.4 Look all around you![d]They all gather and come to you—your sons come from far away,and your daughters are escorted by guardians.5 Then you will look and smile,[e]you will be excited and your heart will swell with pride.[f]For the riches of distant lands[g] will belong to you,and the wealth of nations will come to you.6 Camel caravans will cover your roads,[h]young camels from Midian and Ephah.All the merchants of Sheba[i] will come,bringing gold and incenseand singing praises to the Lord.[j]7 All the sheep of Kedar will be gathered to you;the rams of Nebaioth will be available to you as sacrifices.[k]They will go up on my altar acceptably,[l]and I will bestow honor on my majestic temple.8 Who are these who float along[m] like a cloud,who fly like doves to their shelters?[n]9 Indeed, the coastlands[o] look eagerly for me;the large ships[p] are in the lead,bringing your sons from far away,along with their silver and gold,to honor the Lord your God,[q]the Holy One of Israel,[r] for he has bestowed honor on you.10 Foreigners will rebuild your walls;their kings will serve you.Even though I struck you down in my anger,I will restore my favor and have compassion on you.[s]11 Your gates will remain open at all times;they will not be shut during the day or at night,so that the wealth of nations may be delivered,with their kings leading the way.[t]12 Indeed,[u] nations or kingdoms that do not serve you will perish;such nations will definitely be destroyed.[