“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
“Faith shows the believer better things than the world can show: it gives a sight of Christ and glory; it gives a prospect of heaven. As the mariner, in a dark night, climbs to the top of the mast, and cries out — ” I see a star! ” so faith climbs up above sense and reason into heaven, and sees Christ, that bright Morning Star.”
Thomas Watson in Puritan Gems; or, Wise and Holy Saying of the Rev. Thomas Watson, Anglican Minister. edited and arranged by the Rev. John Adey (London: Snow and Ward, 1850) 45.
As I serve in an Islamic Republic for the next two weeks, I often see the crescent and star symbol.
Today’s quote from Watson brings into view the aim of the generous service of our team over two weeks. We want people to see the bright Morning Star, Jesus.
Many may note that another star, a morning star referring to Lucifer or the devil appears in this text.
How you have fallen from heaven, morning star, son of the dawn! You have been cast down to the earth, you who once laid low the nations! Isaiah 14:12
Scholars note that only Jesus is the “bright” Morning Star, which may imply his Sovereignty over all other gods. That’s where our team places our trust.
Pray for us that service will give a sight of Christ and glory; it give a prospect of heaven to the people here.