A star will rise from Jacob;
a scepter will emerge from Israel.
REVELATION 22:16 (MSG)
I, Jesus, sent my Angel to testify to these things for the churches. I’m the Root and Branch of David, the Bright Morning Star.”
SUMMARY SENTENCE
Jesus is God's bright star, most visible as the new day is about to break.
DAILY FODDER
Have you been up early enough to see the Morning Star? This star is really the planet Venus, which becomes visible right before dawn. Why is the Morning Star a metaphor for Jesus?
PRAYER
Bright Morning Star, thank you for signaling the new day. Forgive my failure to notice your striking presence. I'm often too asleep to notice. Renew my energy for you so I can reflect your light to the dark world around me. I am encouraged by the hope of your glowing presence. Amen.
THE LORD’S PRAYER (ABP)
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Our Father in Heaven,
we hold your name in the highest regard.
Please come and establish your reign here on earth
so that everything that happens here will align
with what is happening in heaven.
Give us enough food for today.
Forgive us our wrongdoing,
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
and we’ll forgive those who have wronged us.
Shield us from the trials and temptations that come our way.
Lastly, we pray that you will protect us from all forms of evil. Amen.
