Dayspring from on high – the revealed ministry of a believer
All the prophets of the bible who directly foretold the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, referred to Him by a unique name or names gotten by divine revelation/utterance.
Old Testament Ref:
Isaiah prophesied Him as Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14), Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), Your Light (Isaiah 60:1-2). Balaam prophesied Him as the Star of Jacob (Numbers 24:17). Micah prophesied Him as the ruler of Israel (Micah 5:2)…
[A full revelation of the birth of Jesus was presented by the prophet Isaiah, who through the Spirit covered all the names prophesied (as seen in the book of Isaiah).]
An emphasis that was worth making was Him being 'your light'. In Isaiah 60:1-2, Isaiah prophesied: in (v1) arise for your light is come and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee and in (v2) for darkness shall cover the earth…but the LORD [referred to as: your light in v1] shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
New Testament Ref:
In the book of Luke before the birth of Jesus, Zechariah prophesied Him as the Dayspring from on high, thus clearly confirming the prophesy in Isaiah 60:1.
In John 8:12 & 9:5; Jesus declares himself as "the light of the world"; meaning he is "your light" (Isaiah 60:1).
John prophesies: in him was life and the life was the light of men (John 1:4) and further in v5; And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not; thus confirming Isaiah 61:2a.
But the ministry of shining as light and radiating God's glory (John 17:22) did not stop after the ascension of Jesus. What do I mean? Jesus said; Ye are the light of the world… (Matthew 5:14) and further adds, Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:16)
Notice the exact statement of Jesus in John 9:5 "As long as I am in the world…", meaning that he was setting a legacy (which he is done with – John 17:4). Now he has sent you to be the light of the world John 17:18, by letting him shine through you as a vessel, and be one with you (John 17:22).
But it's up to you, He said: Let your light (Matthew 5:16). The only way to be the light is to believe in the light (John 12:36 – be saved today) and walk in his light (Revelation 21:24).
May the dayspring from on high spring forth His blessings upon you as you let Him shine through you.
Remain forever blessed.
All the prophets of the bible who directly foretold the coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, referred to Him by a unique name or names gotten by divine revelation/utterance.
Old Testament Ref:
Isaiah prophesied Him as Immanuel (Isaiah 7:14), Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6), Your Light (Isaiah 60:1-2). Balaam prophesied Him as the Star of Jacob (Numbers 24:17). Micah prophesied Him as the ruler of Israel (Micah 5:2)…
[A full revelation of the birth of Jesus was presented by the prophet Isaiah, who through the Spirit covered all the names prophesied (as seen in the book of Isaiah).]
An emphasis that was worth making was Him being 'your light'. In Isaiah 60:1-2, Isaiah prophesied: in (v1) arise for your light is come and the glory of the LORD is risen upon thee and in (v2) for darkness shall cover the earth…but the LORD [referred to as: your light in v1] shall arise upon thee, and his glory shall be seen upon thee.
New Testament Ref:
In the book of Luke before the birth of Jesus, Zechariah prophesied Him as the Dayspring from on high, thus clearly confirming the prophesy in Isaiah 60:1.
In John 8:12 & 9:5; Jesus declares himself as "the light of the world"; meaning he is "your light" (Isaiah 60:1).
John prophesies: in him was life and the life was the light of men (John 1:4) and further in v5; And the light shineth in darkness; and the darkness comprehended it not; thus confirming Isaiah 61:2a.
But the ministry of shining as light and radiating God's glory (John 17:22) did not stop after the ascension of Jesus. What do I mean? Jesus said; Ye are the light of the world… (Matthew 5:14) and further adds, Let your light so shine before men, that they may see your good works, and glorify your Father which is in heaven (Matthew 5:16)
Notice the exact statement of Jesus in John 9:5 "As long as I am in the world…", meaning that he was setting a legacy (which he is done with – John 17:4). Now he has sent you to be the light of the world John 17:18, by letting him shine through you as a vessel, and be one with you (John 17:22).
But it's up to you, He said: Let your light (Matthew 5:16). The only way to be the light is to believe in the light (John 12:36 – be saved today) and walk in his light (Revelation 21:24).
May the dayspring from on high spring forth His blessings upon you as you let Him shine through you.
Remain forever blessed.