“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.”
Numbers 24:17 KJV
Balaam, a non-Israelite, nevertheless a prophet, was asked by the Moabite king to curse Israel but Balaam prophesied that he sees Him, but at a later time, Balaam recognises Him even though He is far away. A Star will come out of Jacob. A Sceptre shall rise out of Israel. It will break down Moab and tear down the people of Seth. God is sovereign and He blesses all who put their trust in Him, His chosen people. The world may curse and govern cruelly, but those who belong to Christ have been given the prophetic word—the written message of the prophets, made more reliable and fully validated by the confirming voice of God on the Mount of Transfiguration. And we will continue to do well if we stay focused on it. For this prophetic message is like a piercing light shining in a gloomy place until the dawning of a new day, when the Morning Star rises in our hearts. This is the Lordship of Jesus in our hearts - no curse can touch us, no misgovernance can stop the Kingdom of God from advancing. Hallelujah!
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