Numbers 24:17. “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 arise out of Israel, and shall smite the corners of Moab, and destroy all the children of Sheth.”
VISION OF THE ALMIGHTY. The time was yet distant, when back in the past, A man stood and prophesied thus. Even though he was fallen, God used him to cast Light on things that will happen - for us.
He told of a Person, in his message from God, Who would come in great wisdom and strength. His coming would bring great light to the world, When Messiah would bring to earth peace.
The prophesy made, happened just as he said, Though nearly fifteen hundred years had passed. The Star rose up high as some wise men prayed;
And realized the Messiah had come at last.
The apostate prophet standing there on the hill, Really didn’t understand what he was saying. But God used the man to accomplish His will, To fulfill all the promises He was making.
The formidable One who will finally reign, And wield His Scepter of office with power. When He rises to take the throne belonging to Him, The kingdom-authority that He rules lasts forever.
The foes He overcomes, and the enemies defeated, Will not be able against Him to stand. When the plans and purposes of God are completed, The Almighty will hold the scepter in His hand.
Some of the prophecies refer to David and some to David’s “Son.” Some of the predictions were fulfilled in the past, And some will be in days yet to come. We know the King once promised will be coming at last.
“O Father God, in Thy plan of the ages, there have been those who spoke about things they didn’t personally experience. You were able to have the ass speak as You directed, and an apostate speak as You told him what to say. I am asking that You will take these lips of mine and this mind to speak the Words of truth and salvation today. Surely there are some of those young people who want to be saved. Please save them today. In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”