March 22 – I AM the Root

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I AM the root and the descendant of David, the bright morning star.” – Revelation 22:16 (ESV)

Yesterday we looked at the original name for Himself that God gave to Moses, I AM than I AM. That name and the words I AM are used by Jesus in many places in the New Testament.  The last time is in the last book, “The Revelation of Jesus Christ.”  The Revelation was given to Apostle John while he was exiled to the Island of Patmos. Revelation is given to us who believe and are members of the Churches that are the body of Christ that we might know what is coming. In these last verses John records the words given to him by Jesus and He sends His angel to testify that all that John wrote had come from Jesus and was true. Jesus promises again that He has the right to rule from David’s throne.  Looking back to chapter 5:5 John was told of Jesus that He is “the Lion of the tribe of Judah, the Root of David,” We have the promise from the words of Jesus that He will one day, as the qualified originator (root) and descendant of the throne of David, He will be the final and ultimate King of all.

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April 19 – Paying Attention for Light

“We also have the prophetic message as something completely reliable, 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.” 2 Peter 1:19 (NIV)

Our God has provided us with all that we need. This includes the instruction that we need to live the Christian life. He knows our needs and has provided help for us in the Bible. We read about this in the second letter written by the Apostle Peter. God has spoken to us through the Old Testament prophets and also through the apostles such as Peter who wrote these words in today's verse.  Yes, God's word in the Bible is like a light shining in a dark place.  As we read the Bible, and as we hear it taught and preached, its teaching lights up the way for us as we pay attention to to it. It dispels the darkness that clouds our understanding.  Like the morning dawn, which brings light to our days, the Word of God which we receive in our hearts from the Bible, brings the light we need to understand how and what God is leading us to. We do well to pay attention to the message given to us today, it has the promises of God for our lives. 

June 15

“I, Jesus, have sent my angel to give you this testimony for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, and the bright Morning Star.”  Revelation 22:16 (NIV)

Our Lord has revealed Himself by giving us several names to show His attributes.  The last one is on the last page of our Bible. Notice the last name by which He identifies Himself – the Bright Morning Star. When is it that the morning star is visible? It’s when it is dark. It is still night, but the morning is coming soon. That is what He wants us to remember. During a dark period in our personal lives, Jesus is near. And we know it is still night in the world, but a better day is coming. That is when Jesus will come again – The Bright Morning Star.