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Have you ever observed the morning star closely? If you have followed its path and noticed its behavior, you would discover that it is truly unique. It is the only star that delays disappearing in the morning and also the only star that appears first in the evening before others. If you observe it carefully, you will realize that the morning star and the evening star are, in fact, the same star\u2014there is only one.<\/p>\n
What makes this star even more remarkable is that it can be seen during the daytime<\/strong>. On clear days, when there are no clouds, this star becomes visible. I have personally confirmed this with a group of people. Normally, one would think this is impossible. Even I initially did not expect to see a star at seven in the morning, but it happened. We were not alone; others saw it too. And on the following days, it continued to appear.<\/p>\n The star\u2019s position changes according to the movement of the earth\u2014it may appear in the east in the morning, overhead at noon, and in the west in the evening. If you take the time to observe it, you will discover all these phenomena and more.<\/p>\n In Scripture, the Lord has been compared to this Morning Star<\/strong>. Just as the morning star is unique in its brilliance, Jesus Christ is unique in His majesty and glory.<\/p>\n Consider how Jesus is also compared to the Lion of Judah<\/strong> (Revelation 5:5), because of the lion\u2019s qualities: strength, courage, and kingly authority. Likewise, when Jesus triumphed over death on Calvary, He was given power, honor, and dominion over all creation, just as the lion reigns over the wild.<\/p>\n Similarly, the morning star shines not only in the morning and evening but also during the day. It is luminous in all periods\u2014morning, noon, evening, and night. Scripture confirms this:<\/p>\n Revelation 22:16<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cI, Jesus, have sent my angel to testify to you about these things for the churches. I am the Root and the Offspring of David, the Bright Morning Star.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Jesus Christ, who reigns in unapproachable light, shone before creation, shines now, and will shine forever.<\/p>\n 1 Timothy 6:14\u201316<\/strong> \u2013 \u201c\u2026until the appearing of our Lord Jesus Christ, which he will bring about at the proper time\u2014he who is the blessed and only Sovereign, the King of kings and Lord of lords, who alone is immortal and who lives in unapproachable light, whom no one has seen or can see. To him be honor and might forever. Amen.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Unlike other stars that fade with the night, Jesus Christ\u2019s light never fades<\/strong>. His light is undiminished, eternal, and visible through every human era. Worldly leaders rise and fall, yet the Lord of Lords and King of Kings endures forever. His light shines even in broad daylight\u2014a brilliance unmatched by anything else.<\/p>\n Do you know that the only figure universally recognized across time is Jesus Christ<\/strong>? Even the world\u2019s records point to His unparalleled glory. This is why Jesus declared Himself the Light of the World<\/strong>:<\/p>\n John 1:9<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cThe true light that gives light to everyone was coming into the world. He was in the world, and though the world was made through him, the world did not recognize him.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Notice the emphasis on \u201ctrue light.\u201d While other lights exist, they are not genuine. Jesus\u2019 light has the power to illuminate every person, transforming them to shine as He does.<\/p>\n Beloved, Jesus, the Lord of Life, desires all people to reflect His glory. He wants us to shine, even in the \u201cbroad daylight\u201d of life, unaffected by circumstances, trials, or opposition. Scripture assures us:<\/p>\n Proverbs 4:18<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cThe path of the righteous is like the morning sun, shining ever brighter till the full light of day.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Those who accept the true light\u2014Jesus Christ\u2014will radiate brilliance even in the clearest daylight. When their earthly work is done, their glory will be fully revealed, shining like flames, brighter than the sun.<\/p>\n Daniel 12:3<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cThose who are wise will shine like the brightness of the heavens, and those who lead many to righteousness, like the stars forever and ever.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Matthew 13:40\u201343<\/strong> \u2013 \u201cAs the weeds are pulled up and burned in the fire, so it will be at the end of the age. The Son of Man will send his angels, and they will weed out of his kingdom everything that causes sin and all who do evil. They will throw them into the blazing furnace, where there will be weeping and gnashing of teeth. Then the righteous will shine like the sun in the kingdom of their Father.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n Have you received the true light, Jesus Christ, today? Have you surrendered your life to Him? The times we live in are perilous, and Christ is soon to return to gather His Church. He is the only Light and the source of redemption. Repent, be baptized for the forgiveness of your sins, and receive the Holy Spirit as a seal of God\u2019s eternal light in your life.<\/p>\n May God bless you..<\/p>\n
\nTheological Reflection: Jesus as the Morning Star<\/strong><\/h2>\n
\nThe Call to Shine as Jesus Shines<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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