Numbers 24:17, 19
I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.
Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion... (KJV)
Revelation 22:16I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star. (NASB)
2 Peter 1:19And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. (NIV)
He is the morning star!
When I think of the meanings behind those two small words, I am in awe of how perfectly they describe the Savior. Jesus is our light both by morning sun and by stars at night; He is always with us. The word "star" has Biblical significance because it implies royalty, as does the word "sceptre" from the verse in Numbers 24.
Balaam was compelled by God to speak the prophecy of the coming Messiah. He refers to Jesus as a "Star out of Jacob", describing Christ's lineage.
So it is very meaningful that God uses a star to show both shepherds and magi the way to the baby Jesus! In Matthew 2:2, the magi even ask "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him." They knew the prophecies about the Messiah and took the star as --THE sign--for them.
What does the light of God mean to us? It means that when we accept the light of Jesus Christ into our lives, we meet God. It means the light takes away the darkness of our lives. It means we become different people. It means we live for God and others. It means we work through the church to make a difference in our community and world. It means we have experienced God’s unconditional love.
Light of Life
There’s a light for all the weary, heavy-laden souls of care
And it shines down midst the darkness, can you see it blazing there?
Star of Bethlehem, Star of Jacob, bright and radiant morning star!
Cast Your rays in my direction, lead me on the journey far.
-by Francis Edward Su
Prayer: Loving God of Christmas, help me to see more clearly the light of Jesus Christ in my own life, and help me to share Him with others. Amen.
- Mark David Jackson
Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion... (KJV)
Revelation 22:16I, Jesus, have sent My angel to testify to you these things for the churches. I am the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star. (NASB)
2 Peter 1:19And we have the word of the prophets made more certain, and you will do well to pay attention to it, as to a light shining in a dark place, until the day dawns and the morning star rises in your hearts. (NIV)
He is the morning star!
When I think of the meanings behind those two small words, I am in awe of how perfectly they describe the Savior. Jesus is our light both by morning sun and by stars at night; He is always with us. The word "star" has Biblical significance because it implies royalty, as does the word "sceptre" from the verse in Numbers 24.
Balaam was compelled by God to speak the prophecy of the coming Messiah. He refers to Jesus as a "Star out of Jacob", describing Christ's lineage.
So it is very meaningful that God uses a star to show both shepherds and magi the way to the baby Jesus! In Matthew 2:2, the magi even ask "Where is He who has been born King of the Jews? For we have seen His star in the east and have come to worship Him." They knew the prophecies about the Messiah and took the star as --THE sign--for them.
What does the light of God mean to us? It means that when we accept the light of Jesus Christ into our lives, we meet God. It means the light takes away the darkness of our lives. It means we become different people. It means we live for God and others. It means we work through the church to make a difference in our community and world. It means we have experienced God’s unconditional love.
Light of Life
There’s a light for all the weary, heavy-laden souls of care
And it shines down midst the darkness, can you see it blazing there?
Star of Bethlehem, Star of Jacob, bright and radiant morning star!
Cast Your rays in my direction, lead me on the journey far.
-by Francis Edward Su
Prayer: Loving God of Christmas, help me to see more clearly the light of Jesus Christ in my own life, and help me to share Him with others. Amen.
- Mark David Jackson
