I will raise them up a Prophet from among their brethren, like unto thee, and will put My words in His mouth; and He shall speak unto them all that I shall command Him. (Deuteronomy 18:18)
The LORD hath sworn, and will not repent, Thou art a priest for ever after the order of Melchizedek. (Psalms 110:4)
Yet have I set My King upon my Holy Hill of Zion. I will declare the decree: the LORD hath said unto Me, Thou art My Son; this day have I begotten Thee. (Psalms 2:7)
Here we have three different prophecies of the ministry of Christ; Prophet, Priest, and King. The gifts of the Wise Men correlated to these prophecies as well as financing the travels of a poor Jewish family. Myrrh relates to His office as Prophet; He told forth the Word of GOD to His people and was rejected. Frankincense relates to His office as Priest; He offered Himself, the only worthy Sacrifice for sIn. And Gold was for His office as King, to rule, not only His people, but the nations as King of Kings and Lord of Lords.
Each of these offices was initiated in His first appearance, and will be concluded in His return. If you are not ready you will meet Him as Judge rather than Friend. If you have not heard His Words, than you have rejected the Prophet of GOD. If you have not received His Sacrifice on your behalf, you have scorned the Great High Priest. If you have not surrendered to Him on His terms, then you remain at war with the King of Kings, since you are none of His.
Each of us must be sure of this point. Either you are one of His, or not. Those of us that are, are commanded to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ to the whole world. Those that are not, are commanded to repent. GOD is not willing that any should perish, and takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. He wants you to be saved. Admit your sIn, and receive the forgiveness that He freely offers through His Son, that He sent to die for you. The decision is yours, today is the day of salvation, now is the appointed time.
In Christ,
Jefferson A. Sweet
Each of these offices was initiated in His first appearance, and will be concluded in His return. If you are not ready you will meet Him as Judge rather than Friend. If you have not heard His Words, than you have rejected the Prophet of GOD. If you have not received His Sacrifice on your behalf, you have scorned the Great High Priest. If you have not surrendered to Him on His terms, then you remain at war with the King of Kings, since you are none of His.
Each of us must be sure of this point. Either you are one of His, or not. Those of us that are, are commanded to preach the Good News of Jesus Christ to the whole world. Those that are not, are commanded to repent. GOD is not willing that any should perish, and takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked. He wants you to be saved. Admit your sIn, and receive the forgiveness that He freely offers through His Son, that He sent to die for you. The decision is yours, today is the day of salvation, now is the appointed time.
In Christ,
Jefferson A. Sweet
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