Where is Jesus in the Old Testament?

         Have you ever looked for Jesus is in the Old Testament? Sure, He is there in creation…and perhaps He Himself walked with Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden, but where do we see Him in First and Second Samuel?  

Like this cairn He shows the way.
Whether hiking in Utah...
or following His words of advice...
Jesus is my Rock. 

 I just thought I’d take a look in those books—and as I read the next to the last chapter of 2^nd Samuel, Chapter 23, I noted that the last words of David included a description of Jesus. David met Jesus—his own descendent—long before He was born. David portrays Jesus as “The Rock of Israel.” The Rock. David also used that “rock” image earlier in a song that he sang to the LORD when he was delivered from his enemy Saul. Also see Psalm 18.

He sang: "The LORD is my rock, my fortress, and my savior; my God is my rock, in whom I find protection. He is my shield, the power that saves me, and my place of safety. He is my refuge, my savior, the one who saves me from violence. I called on the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and he saved me from my enemies. ... O LORD, you are my lamp. The LORD lights up my darkness. ... For who is God except the LORD? Who but our God is a solid rock? 2 Samuel 22:2-4, 29, 32

Jesus Christ was known as the rock in the New Testament when the historical account of the Exodus was described.

All of them (the Hebrew people) ate the same spiritual food, and all of them drank the same spiritual water. For they drank from the spiritual rock that traveled with them, and that rock was Christ. 1 Corinthians 10:3-4

Another description of Jesus is that of light—and we know Jesus as the light of the world (see John 9:5.) It is evident that spiritually Jesus was with David. Although he made some serious mistakes, David proves to be a man after God’s own heart—and evidently devoted to his Savior. That would be our Savior, Jesus Christ, the Son of God. Do you claim Jesus as your Savior? If not, consider that option today. He is worthy of your devotion. Personally, I can hardly wait to see Him face to face. My God, my Creator, my Savior, my brother, and my Friend. He is my Rock…and the Light of the World.

 

These are the last words of David: "David, the son of Jesse, speaks--David, the man who was raised up so high, David, the man anointed by the God of Jacob, David, the sweet psalmist of Israel. "The Spirit of the LORD speaks through me; his words are upon my tongue. The God of Israel spoke. The Rock of Israel said to me: 'The one who rules righteously, who rules in the fear of God, is like the light of morning at sunrise, like a morning without clouds, like the gleaming of the sun on new grass after rain.' "Is it not my family God has chosen? Yes, he has made an everlasting covenant with me. His agreement is arranged and guaranteed in every detail. He will ensure my safety and success. 2 Samuel 23:1-5

 

Prayer – Lord Jesus, please continue to enlighten us to the fact that You are in the Old Testament. You are worthy of our praise, honor, and glory.

 

Meditate. Consider Jesus as your Rock and your Savior.

 

Verse of Salvation ~ The LORD lives! Praise to my Rock! May the God of my salvation be exalted! Psalm 18:46

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