At Isaiah, chapter 60, words addressed to the heavenly Zion or Jerusalem also apply to the restored remnant, to let their light shine.

The inferior methods of oversight in the congregation would need to be replaced by genuine, divinely guided principles, as foretold in Isaiah 60:17-22.

Hence, Christendom, the antitypical Edom, is in line to feel the modern-day fulfillment of Isaiah chapter 34.

What was the situation when Isaiah chapter 34 found a fulfillment in modern times?

As a result, Jehovah’s light of divine approval has shone upon these visible representatives of his heavenly woman, and his glory has been manifest upon them. (Isaiah 60:19-21)

As he himself said at Isaiah 60:21, it is so that he might “be beautified,” so that his name might be honored and others might be drawn to him as the only true God​—and that with lasting benefit to themselves.

Rebuilt Jerusalem (standing for the nation) was like a wife who had been abandoned but who now had been reclaimed and was producing children, the Jews in the revived nation. (Isaiah 54:1-8; 60:1-22; 66:7-14)

He indicated that people from all nations, those not spiritual Israelites, would be gathered in great numbers. (Isaiah 60:1-22; 61:5-9)

At Isaiah 60:19-21, he assures his heavenly organization that he will be to her “an indefinitely lasting light,” even eclipsing the brightness of sun and moon.

(a) What encouragement does Jehovah give his people at Isaiah 60:19-21?

²² What further encouragement does Jehovah give us at Isaiah 60:17-22?

(a) What words of encouragement does Jehovah give in Isaiah chapters 45 and 60?