“I see him, but not now; I behold him, but not near: a star shall come out of Jacob, and a scepter shall rise out of Israel” (Numbers 24:17 ESV).
Balak, king of Moab, hired Balaam to curse Israel. Yet, every time he opened his mouth he blessed them instead. In his final discourse, Balaam offered a prophecy concerning a future king that would arise in Israel whose coming would be announced by a star.
This was the sign that centuries later led the Magi to travel a great distance from the East to see the one born King of the Jews (Matt. 2:1-2). How amazing that the Lord revealed this sign to a Gentile and that it was Gentiles from the East who later followed the sign of the star when it appeared in the heavens. For this sign points to Christ Jesus.
Indeed, the whole Bible points to Christ Jesus. And those who read with eyes of faith find Him on every page. For Jesus is our “bright morning star” (Rev. 22:16).
PRAYER: Dear Father, thank You for revealing the way of salvation to us through Your Son, Jesus. We are amazed. Strengthen us now to live for You as we wait for the appearing of Your Son on that Day. In Jesus’ name, amen.