Every new year is a divine opportunity to start afresh, to rewrite your story under Heaven’s light. When God said to Israel, “Arise, shine,” He was calling them to step out of despair and into destiny. The word “Arise” is not a suggestion — it’s a command to stand up from where life, sin, or circumstances may have kept you down.
Joseph arose from the pit to the palace because God’s glory found him in the prison (Genesis 41:14). Ruth arose from loss to become part of Christ’s lineage because she followed divine direction (Ruth 1–4). Each of them stepped into a new season when they aligned with Heaven’s purpose.
As you step into 2026, refuse to let the past define you. God is not finished with you! This is your year to shine — not by your strength, but by His glory upon you. Let hope rise again; let faith speak again; let worship flow again. The light of God’s glory will lead you into greater victories.