Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion, for behold, I come and I will dwell in your midst, declares the LORD. And many nations shall join themselves to the LORD in that day, and shall be my people. And I will dwell in your midst, and you shall know that the LORD of hosts has sent me to you. And the LORD will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land, and will again choose Jerusalem.” Zechariah
2:10-12
I continue my study of the last four books of the OT (complete: Zephaniah, Haggai; to complete: Zechariah, Malachi) - using the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary volume for this book. For today, my focus is an unassisted review of Zechariah 2:1-13, which the commentary outlines as the fourth of four divisions for the text vv1:7-2:13 (1:7-13, 1:14-17, 1:18-21, 2:1-13). Here, we see another vision - this time of two angels, delivering of message to God's people promising stability, prosperity, and protection from the Lord - see vv1-5. This message of restoration, following a period of captivity and exile in Babylonia. V6 shares how God will bring about punishment for those who oppress Judah, including Babylonia. Vv10-12 offer great encouragement to Judah and by extension all of God's people who feel oppressed and separated from God's love. God's people are to sing and rejoice as God will be in our midst - alas He is as Jesus Christ, the promised Messiah, Emmanuel. We will enjoy fellowship with God as He will always be with us via the Holy Spirit. God's glory will be such that many nations will "join themselves to the Lord." How incredible! What a vision and prophecy of how God will make His name great for all the world to see. Certainly a message appropriate for Christmas!
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, thank You for being in my midst, giving me fellowship with You. What an incredible blessing! I am not deserving of how You live in my heart, and how You send the Holy Spirit to be amongst Your people. I am not deserving of how I can never be separated from Your love. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please continue to heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
