The compannion constellations of Cancer direct us home. Jesus said, "In my Father's house are many mansions if it were not so I would have told you. I go prepare a place for you, and if I go prepare a place. I will come again and receive you to myself that where I am you may be also, you know the way." (John 14:2-4)
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Our first companion constellation is the little bear Ursa Minor. Which contains one of the most famous stars in the heavens our North Star. The Bible points to heaven and God's throne room being located in the sides of the north. See Isaiah 14:13 and also Psalm 48:2 which says; "The joy of the whole earth is Mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the city of the great King."
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The Sheepfold waits for their King who promised to return and take them to where He is. The Alpha star of Ursa Minor our pole star is Al Ruccaba which means the turned, hence those who turned. Repent actually means to turn. Another name for the North Star is Arctos which we derive the term Arctic regions means a travelling company. But it is the second brightest star that hold some really cool meaning. It's name Kochab means waiting for Him who is coming.
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Our second companion constellation Ursa Major. The name Acturus comes up as the Hebrew name for the Bear. The Lord asked Job; "Can you show Arcturus and his sons the way?" I can almost hear Thomas answer for Job; "What way?" (John 14:5) But the way is not a set of religious rules its a person, Jesus answered Thomas, "I am the way!" (John 14:6)
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The Arabic name for the Bear is Al Naish which means the assembled together. The brightest star Dubhe means the herd or the flock. Our second brightest star Merach in Hebrew also means the flock, but the Arabic name means the purchased. This second constellation points to the flock of the Redeemer.
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Our third companion constellation is Argo the ship. It is a picture that resembles the ark of Noah, hence the righteous being saved from the wrath to come upon the earth. Isaiah saw the redeemed as they are taken from the earth to the heavenly Mount Zion located in the sides of the north. He prophecied; "And the ransomed of the LORD will return, and come with joyful shouting to Zion, with everlasting joy upon their heads. They will find gladness and joy, and sorrow and sighing will flee away." (Isaiah 35:10)
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The ship Argo carries the great company of travelers. It's brightest star Canopu means the possession of Him who is coming. Again Isaiah seems to see this gathering together in the midst of darkness upon the earth. The lights of the world are saved from the darkness of the tribulation. Isaiah prophesies; "Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of the LORD has risen upon you. For behold, darkness will cover the earth, and deep darkness the peoples; But the LORD will rise upon you, and His glory will appear upon you. Lift up your eyes round about, and see; They all gather together, they come to you. Your sons will come from afar, and your daughters will be carried in the arms. Then you will see and be radiant, and your heart will thrill and rejoice; because the abundance of the sea will be turned to you, the wealth of the nations will come to you. All the flocks of Kedar will be gathered together to you, the rams of Nebaioth will minister to you; They will go up with acceptance on My altar, and I shall glorify My glorious house. Who are these who fly like a cloud, and like the doves to their lattices [lit. windows]? Surely the coastlands will wait for Me; and the ships of Tarshish will come first, to bring your sons from afar." (Isaiah 60:1-2, 4-9)
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This passage goes from the darkness that shall cover the earth in the form of the seven year tribulation and ends with the millennial reign of our Lord. It is an amazing chapter and the heavens first told the story.
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