89. Star and Scepter will have Dominion
Numbers 24:17, 19 I shall see him, but not now: I shall behold him, but not nigh: there shall come a Star out of Jacob, and a Sceptre shall rise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth. Out of Jacob shall come he that shall have dominion, and shall destroy him that remaineth of the city.
Balaam had already blessed Israel three times, contrary to Balak’s commission, and now he takes up another prophecy. This Messianic Prophecy contains the promise that the Messiah will destroy the enemy and take dominion. The ministry of Christ has finished the job and fulfilled the promise.
Jesus Christ is the bright Morningstar that has arisen out of the descendants of Jacob. Jesus is the Star that shines brightest on the earth; He brings light and life and salvation. Just as the Morningstar promises that the new day is about to appear, so does this star lead us out of darkness into the Light of God. Jesus is the light that shines brightest; He gives light to us on our way; and He makes us shine like stars.
Jesus Christ is the Scepter that has risen out of the children of Israel. A scepter is the rod in a king’s hand that is symbolic of his authority to rule. All authority in heaven and earth has been given to the Son of God. He is the absolute monarch: whatever He says goes; whatever He decides happens. This kind and gentle lamb is our King. He died for us and so we can submit to His Lordship since we know He is good. He loves us and He is good to us.
As the Ruler, who was born on earth as a Jew, He has come to take over our life, our world and our destiny. He has brought us out from death to life, given us a new kingdom, and guaranteed a certain future. Jesus has destroyed the Enemy and He has dominion over all the evil things, events, and personal beings that are opposed to our living well and enjoying life. He promises to destroy all sin, death and evil that seeks to destroy us. Who will win? Who will destroy the other? We know the answer for the Lord gave us a promise.