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“The Messenger of the Lord among men” ”The Messenger of the Lord who came among men” is the Messiah. He is the Anointed of God. His coming among men is a true visit of God who has sent Him, because He has made of Him the witness of His Name. Thus, He is the representative … [Read more…]
“The Redemptor reveals Himself” The Redemptor is God’s revealing Himself through the Lord’s Anointed to bring redemption for the descendants of Israel, the nation chosen by God; yet also for all men and all the nations on the earth through them ( Gen 22:18). He refers above all to the Messiah or the Christ, even … [Read more…]
« The Messiah comes » The Messiah, The Almighty God’s Anointed, has come to bring salvation upon earth. Although His coming had been proclaimed since a very long time, it was fulfilled according to the angel Gabriel’s word to Mary the mother of Jesus: « For no word from God will ever fail » (Lk 1:37). Therefore, now is … [Read more…]
“THE LIGHT OF GOD IS SHINING” The light of God that is shining is the radiation of His glory. This is what the Messiah who has come to us brings: a great light that will cover the whole earth and will even reach the seabed (Is 11:9). Therefore, He will certainly appear to those who … [Read more…]
“God visits His people” “God visits His people.” That is a most enjoyable word. What does it say? Mercy, peace, forgiveness, consolation, restoration to be His people again, preparation for the renewing of His covenant which says: « I will be your God, and you shall be my people » Jer 7:23b. This word says indeed that … [Read more…]
“The coming of Christ’s kingdom” When Jesus raised from the dead and appeared to His disciples, He said: « All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me » Mt 28:18. This word announces the start of His kingdom over all men that God has created. For the vision that had been given to … [Read more…]
« The promise is fulfilled » The fulfillment of the promise reveals first and foremost the divinity of God–His being faithful, not changing nor denying the words He has said. The angel Gabriel witnessed about this when he came to tell to Mary the purpose of God: “For no word from God will ever fail” Lk 1:37. … [Read more…]
“God the Consoler of His people” It is usual for us to comfort those who are afflicted by saying, “Human life is not without its trials,” that it is not only sweet but also bitter (cf. Job 2:10). Everybody without exception surely needs a faithful “Consoler,” namely God. What is expected from Him? It is … [Read more…]
“God is faithful” The message: “God is faithful:” this reveals His divine nature, but also expresses the name by which He should be called, just as the prophet Isaiah long ago revealed about the Messiah who would come: « And he is named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace » Isa 9:6b. The main … [Read more…]
“God does not want to cast his people away” The message: God does not want to cast his people away. Rather, He wants them to believe in Him so that they may be saved. In this respect, Jesus said: « For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who … [Read more…]