Psalm 105:16-22 NIV
He called down famine on the land and destroyed all their supplies of food; and he sent a man before them— Joseph, sold as a slave. They bruised his feet with shackles, his neck was put in irons, till what he foretold came to pass, till the word of the Lord proved him true. The king sent and released him, the ruler of peoples set him free. He made him master of his household, ruler over all he possessed, to instruct his princes as he pleased and teach his elders wisdom.
Joseph is a type of Christ, who came in humility and suffered the wrath of God for our redemption from sin and death. The Father raised Him from the dead and made Him preeminent. Christ is the head of the household, and we seek his wisdom.
The meaning of Jesus's name is similar to the meaning of Joshua: "YAHWEH is salvation"
Zechariah 6:11-13 NIV
Take the silver and gold and make a crown, and set it on the head of the high priest, Joshua son of Jozadak. Tell him this is what the LORD Almighty says: 'Here is the man whose name is the Branch, and he will branch out from his place and build the temple of the LORD. It is he who will build the temple of the LORD, and he will be clothed with majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he will be a priest on his throne. And there will be harmony between the two.'
Jesus is the Tender Shoot (Isa. 53:2). He is the Vine (John 15). He is the Branch (Zech. 6:12). And we are His temple (1 Cor. 6:19).
Heavenly Father, your plan is amazing! I am so impressed with your sovereign plan to save us through Christ and make us your temple. Lord Jesus, thank you for your sacrificial love. Holy Spirit, increase in me. I love you, and I pray in the name of Jesus.
No comments:
Post a Comment