Post by Woody Williams on Aug 16, 2007 7:51:32 GMT -5
Text for the Day -- Jeremiah 33:14-17
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The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the
promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In
those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring
up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the
land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in
safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is
our righteousness."
For thus says the LORD: David shall never lack a man to sit on the
throne of the house of Israel.
Devotional
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The prophecies of a messiah are spoken of through many metaphors.
Here the promise is described as a righteous branch. The image of the
branch is a description of something akin to a family tree. David's
family line of rulers will continue, but there will be a particular
One who will execute justice and righteousness. Christians interpret
this prophecy as referring to Jesus. His kingdom is without end and
is marked by justice and righteousness for all.
Prayer
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I thank you for the gift of this righteous One, O Lord. Amen
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The days are surely coming, says the LORD, when I will fulfill the
promise I made to the house of Israel and the house of Judah. In
those days and at that time I will cause a righteous Branch to spring
up for David; and he shall execute justice and righteousness in the
land. In those days Judah will be saved and Jerusalem will live in
safety. And this is the name by which it will be called: "The LORD is
our righteousness."
For thus says the LORD: David shall never lack a man to sit on the
throne of the house of Israel.
Devotional
----------
The prophecies of a messiah are spoken of through many metaphors.
Here the promise is described as a righteous branch. The image of the
branch is a description of something akin to a family tree. David's
family line of rulers will continue, but there will be a particular
One who will execute justice and righteousness. Christians interpret
this prophecy as referring to Jesus. His kingdom is without end and
is marked by justice and righteousness for all.
Prayer
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I thank you for the gift of this righteous One, O Lord. Amen