Isaiah 22:22 And the key of the house of David will I
lay upon his shoulder; so he shall open, and none shall shut; and
he shall shut, and none shall open.
Isaiah 9:6-7 For unto us a child is born, unto us a
son is given: and the government shall be upon his
shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful,
Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of
Peace. Of the increase of his government and peace there
shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his
kingdom, to order it, and to establish it with judgment and with
justice from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the LORD of hosts will
perform this.
Revelation 3:7-9 And to the angel of the church in Philadelphia
write; These things saith he that is holy, he that is true, he
that hath the key of David, he that openeth, and no man shutteth; and
shutteth, and no man openeth; I know thy works: behold, I have set
before thee an open door, and no man can shut it: for thou hast a little
strength, and hast kept my word, and hast not denied my name.
The book of Isaiah, often called the Old Testament Gospel, reveals
that a child was to be born and his name called "The Mighty God, and the
Everlasting Father". We know that this Child was Yeshua (Jesus) of
Nazareth, that He is the unique Son of God, the express image of the
invisible God. The throne of David was to be given to Him and He now holds
its "key", a symbol of the right and authority of His reign, which will be
consummated when He returns to this world and restores the Kingdom to
Israel [Acts 1:6-7].
The glorified Yeshua, speaking to the church at Philadelphia,
mentions this "key of David", reminding them of His authority, and
expressing His approval of their deeds, patience and faithfulness to His
word, and His love for them. The Lord's approval comes with a mandate.
Knowing that they have but a little strength, notwithstanding, He sets
before them an open door that no man can shut. They are to move out,
through this "door", having been approved, and now equipped to represent
Him.
"Philadelphia" means "brotherly love". Can it be coincidence that
this church is encouraged with a reminder that the beloved psalmist/King
David's key and authority are now held by Yeshua, who sends them on a
mission of love?
Those of us whose patience has been
tested, will also receive His approval, His protection, and His mandate,
just as the church of Philadelphia did. Since God is love, and love is
patient, our preparation of patience will equip us with His power to
fulfill His mandate, and to go through His "open door". So doing, we will
hasten the coming of His glorious Kingdom. Even so, come Lord Jesus! (George, Baht Rivka, Elianna & Obadiah)
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