Jesus adds: "And I will give him the morning star." (Revelation 2:28) Jesus himself later explains what this "star" is, saying: "I am the root and the offspring of David, and brigh morning star." (Revelation22:16) Yes, it is Jesus who fulfills the prophecy that Jehovah forced from the unwilling lips of Balaam; "A star will certainly step forth out of Jacob, and a scepter will indeed rise out of Israel." (Numbers 24:17) How will Jesus give "the morning star" to those who conquer? Evidently, by giving himself to them, by taking them into the closest, most intimate relationship with him. (John 14:2, 3) Surely a powerful inducement to endure! Stimulating it is, too, for the great crowd to know that "the bright morning star" will soon exercise his Kingdom authority in restoring Paradise here on earth!
Next time: Chapter Ten/Abhorring the "Deep Things of Satan" - Maintain Integrity
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