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“A star shall rise out of Jacob, and a rod shall spring up from Israel.” (Numbers 24:17)

This prophecy points forward to the coming of a King who would bring light and authority to the world. The star rising from Jacob should remind us of the celestial sign that guided the wise men to Bethlehem, heralding the birth of Jesus the Messiah, the King of Israel and Saviour of the world.

Stars are symbols of guidance and constancy, shining in the heavens and illuminating the path in the darkness. In Christ, the foretold Star, we find the ultimate light that leads us out of spiritual darkness and into the warmth of God’s eternal love. His sceptre symbolises His authority as King, whose rule is one of righteousness and peace.
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“And you, Bethlehem Ephrata, are a little one among the thousands of Judah. From you will go forth he who shall be the ruler in Israel, and his landing place has been set from the beginning, from the days of eternity.” (Micah 5:2)

The prophet Micah’s words speak to us about God often choosing the unexpected to accomplish His purposes. Bethlehem, a small and seemingly insignificant town, was chosen to be the birthplace of the Messiah. From this humble place would arise the One whose origins are eternal, the King of Kings. (Isaiah 9:6–7; Daniel 7:13–14)
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“For this reason, the Lord himself will grant to you a sign. Behold, a virgin will conceive, and she will give birth to a son, and his name will be called Immanuel.” (Isaiah 7:14)

As we begin this season of Advent, we turn our hearts to the ancient prophecy spoken by Isaiah. In the midst of turmoil, the Lord gave His people a promise of hope—a sign that would confirm His faithfulness. This sign, a virgin conceiving and bearing a son, would point to the greatest mystery of our faith: God dwelling among us.
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