Rev 2:26 And he
that overcometh, and keepeth my works unto the end, to him will I give power
over the nations: 27 And he shall rule
them with a rod of iron; as the vessels of a potter shall they be broken to
shivers: even as I received of my Father. 28
And I will give him the morning star.
The overcoming,
faith member of the Thyatiran Church was given this twofold promise from the
Savior:
1. He would be
granted power over the nations
2. He would
receive the morning star
The first part
of the promise is plain, overcomers who have been faithful over little will
rule over vast kingdoms in the Millennium when we sit down with Christ and
occupy thrones as kings and priests.
The second
segment of the promise is a bit more difficult to determine. The morning star
is that bright, indicating star, Venus. While I have doubts that any individual
could receive this prize, a greater morning star would be available the
victorious believer.
It is also said
of Christ Jesus that He is the Morning Star, known as the Light of the World.
He has arisen to give the light of grace and glory. He illumines the soul. He
it is that will be granted to faithful believers. We will take joy in sharing
the brilliant glory of Christ as lesser lights shining to the universe. He, the
bright and Morning Star, is the ultimate reward for those who faithfully
overcome.
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