Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him.

 Zechariah 3:1-10

Then he showed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to accuse him. Zechariah 3:1

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 this morning, my focus is an unassisted review of Zechariah 3:1, which the commentary outlines as the first of six divisions for the text 3:1-10 (3:1, 3:2, 3:3, 3:4-5, 3:6-7, 3:8-10).  Here, we pivot (see post yesterday) from a vision of restoration and blessing for God's people, to a vision where Satan appears to condemn Joshua the high priest based on His previous sin.  Satan knows God's people are human and as such are imperfect, broken and sinful.  God has provided a vision and a path, however, to restoration, forgiveness, and to fellowship with God.  If we stand with God, vs with Satan, God will protect us.  Standing and walking with God requires effort - spiritual disciplines: prayer and study of God's Word, corporate worship with your brothers and sisters in Christ, etc.  God sees His elect who walk with Him as righteous in His eyes. See also Romans 8:1.

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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are an awesome God who loves me and who is full of grace and compassion.  You see me as righteous in Your eyes and I am not condemned.  Thank You Jesus for giving grace and salvation.  I am not deserving...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.