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A Star Shall Arise #226 - December 17, 2006
Balaam was requested to curse Israel. But he couldn't. When he saw those people, he uttered this amazing prophecy: "I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near; a star shall come forth from Jacob, and a scepter shall rise from Israel" (Numbers 24:17).
This prophecy is about Jesus Christ. First, Jesus Himself tells us He is the star. "I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright morning star" (Revelation 22:16). Second, the scepter refers to Christ. God the Father testifies to this. "Of the Son He says, `Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the righteous scepter is the scepter of Thy kingdom'" (Hebrews 1:8).
Balaam saw Christ from afar. He predicted His coming. For you He is the Christ who has come. You are told pay attention to this prophecy "as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your heart" (2 Peter 1:19). When this happens, the prophecy becomes personal. This is what Christmas is all about. It is the prophecy of Christ's coming. It is the story of prophecy fulfilled. It is the reality of Christ shining in human hearts!
For a free audiotape on this subject, call 1-800-777-0389
email: [email protected]; or visit: Word for the Week
Balaam was requested to curse Israel. But he couldn't. When he saw those people, he uttered this amazing prophecy: "I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near; a star shall come forth from Jacob, and a scepter shall rise from Israel" (Numbers 24:17).
This prophecy is about Jesus Christ. First, Jesus Himself tells us He is the star. "I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the offspring of David, the bright morning star" (Revelation 22:16). Second, the scepter refers to Christ. God the Father testifies to this. "Of the Son He says, `Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the righteous scepter is the scepter of Thy kingdom'" (Hebrews 1:8).
Balaam saw Christ from afar. He predicted His coming. For you He is the Christ who has come. You are told pay attention to this prophecy "as to a lamp shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star arises in your heart" (2 Peter 1:19). When this happens, the prophecy becomes personal. This is what Christmas is all about. It is the prophecy of Christ's coming. It is the story of prophecy fulfilled. It is the reality of Christ shining in human hearts!
For a free audiotape on this subject, call 1-800-777-0389
email: [email protected]; or visit: Word for the Week
