Yes, our final Lesson on the Millennium (though many more could be written) is taken from the little Prophecy of Malachi.

“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.” Malachi 4:2

Of course, the “Sun of Righteousness” in None Other than the Son of God, Jesus Christ our Lord!

His rising here (I believe) is not focusing on His 3rd Day “coming forth” from the grave … but rather on His Second Coming to earth! (The “arise” terminology is used because that’s what the literal “sun” does, coming up every morning.)

The noun “wings” suggests the “rays” of the morning sun as it first begins its progress across the heavens! (Sunrises are beautiful … so will the Coming of Jesus be to us who are saved!)

“Healing” is “marpe” in Hebrew, suggesting “wholeness, wellness,” no maladies at all! The Divine Physician!

And yes, the Millennial earth will be full of people who “fear” God’s Name. Who reverence Jesus the King!

The “calves of the stall” suggest “leaping and joyfulness,” as those little animals often exhibit such excitement!

Furthermore, the “stall” also implies safety, sheltered protection!

I guess we should all hope and pray for “Sonrise” then! Do notice how I spelled the word!

This is not the first time either … that Jesus is likened to the sun. Or the sun likened to Jesus, better said.

Psalm 19 comes to mind. There the sun is running a race! (Jesus sure ran His well! To the “finish,” literally.) There also the sun is compared to a “bridegroom” heading to the wedding! That’s Jesus too, for sure!

In fact, there are probably a dozen ways the sun “pictures” Jesus, our Lord being its Creator anyway!

One more time …

“But unto you that fear my name shall the Sun of righteousness arise with healing in his wings; and ye shall go forth, and grow up as calves of the stall.”

Even so, come Lord Jesus!

— Dr. Mike Bagwell

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