Isaiah 55–63 | Arise, Shine, for Thy Light Is Come

In this Sleepy Scriptures One-Year Bible episode, we continue through the book of Isaiah with chapters 55 through 63 from the King James Version.

The reading begins with God’s gracious invitation to everyone who thirsts: “Come ye to the waters.” Isaiah calls us to seek the Lord while He may be found and reminds us that God’s thoughts and ways are higher than our own. His word will not return empty, but will accomplish the purpose for which He sends it.

These chapters speak of true worship, justice, healing, guidance, and peace. We hear the promise that the Lord will guide His people continually, the assurance that His hand is not shortened that it cannot save, and the radiant call: “Arise, shine; for thy light is come.”

Isaiah also foretells the anointed One who brings good tidings to the meek, binds up the brokenhearted, and gives beauty for ashes. Settle in with gentle narration, soothing music, and peaceful visuals as Isaiah chapters 55 to 63 lead us toward mercy, restoration, everlasting light, and praise.

Highlighted Verses

Isaiah 55:1

“Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat.”

Isaiah 55:6

“Seek ye the LORD while he may be found, call ye upon him while he is near.”

Isaiah 55:8–9

“For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD.

For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways, and my thoughts than your thoughts.”

Isaiah 55:11

“So shall my word be that goeth forth out of my mouth: it shall not return unto me void.”

Isaiah 56:7

“For mine house shall be called an house of prayer for all people.”

Isaiah 57:15

“For thus saith the high and lofty One that inhabiteth eternity, whose name is Holy.”

Isaiah 58:11

“And the LORD shall guide thee continually, and satisfy thy soul in drought.”

Isaiah 59:1

“Behold, the LORD'S hand is not shortened, that it cannot save; neither his ear heavy, that it cannot hear.”

Isaiah 60:1

“Arise, shine; for thy light is come, and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee.”

Isaiah 60:20

“The LORD shall be thine everlasting light, and the days of thy mourning shall be ended.”

Isaiah 61:1

“The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek.”

Isaiah 61:3

“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness.”

Isaiah 63:9

“In all their affliction he was afflicted, and the angel of his presence saved them.”