The Light Shines In The Darkness

For, behold, the darkness shall cover the earth, and gross darkness the people

This  is from Isaiah 60:2, which is a template of God's Kingdom economy. Isaiah from chapter 40 onwards is mainly addressed to and concerning a future (to the prophet Isaiah) Israelite people living in the isles/coastlands at the ends of the earth. This isn't a vague reference to faraway places; like the Roman phrase Ultima Thule, it referrred to the islands of northwest Europe, particularly the British Isles.

In other words, Isaiah was speaking to Britain in our time.

Isaiah 60 is a wonderful picture of Britain prospering in God's economy, most likely after the fall of Babylon i.e. the present world economic system. This system is already in an extremely stressed condition, since it is founded upon debt and fiat money. It is, in essence, an illusion. Isaiah 60 is a glorious glimpse into a Britain freed from the iron grip of the international banksters and released into true abundance. The wealth of immigrants will pour into Britain and be used for the purpose of enhancing our nation. Britain will be the light of the nations, far more than in days of Empire.

One thing that has been impressed upon me lately, though, is that this will very probably be against a backdrop of utter horror globally. This is what is meant by the phrase at the top of this post. Darkness will cover the earth and deep darkness will be upon the peoples of this planet. However, the rest of the verse provides the stark contrast:

but YHWH shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee. 

What is happening all over the world will be horrendous. This will only amplify what is happening here in the Covenant Nation as the glory and light of God floods us. There will be wars, economic collapse, earthquakes and other disasters on a massive scale throughout the earth but Britain will be a haven of safety for those who live here or can get here.

Now it has to be said that we are to participate in this. By this I mean we have to have a vision of Britain in this prosperous, protected and privileged position. We must start to become true patriots, not in a jingoistic, shallow way but holding to a proper vision of Brtian in glory. The Arthurian epitome of B|ritain still serves us well - a Britain Christian to the core, a sanctified nation, inhabited by a sanctified people (saints), ruled over by a consecrated monarch. 

I am not speaking of a Christianity that is abusive and obnoxious of people of other faiths, nor a Christianity that is wimpy and effeminate, but Christianity as it is meant to be: robust and winsome, irresistibly attractive to people of all cultures. Humanly speaking, we are a long way off it seems from such a utopia. But when the Most High moves in this land, this is the Britain we shall live in.

It is also important to realise that it is not arrogant to hold such a vision; it is, in fact a vision of a servant nation, not a master race. One way or another, bad things are going to happen to this planet. If Britain can escape these things and be a place of safety and deliverance, we owe it to the world to be the solution. This is our national destiny, to be the light of the nations once more. This destiny goes beyond tribalism, politics and self-interest. Only true patriots will see this and only traitors would refute this.