Read: Zechariah 14
An
incredible chapter, full of majestic prophecy! What a glorious day it’ll be
when our Lord comes to reign! Truly, “the LORD will be king over the whole
earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name.” (14:9)
Even HOLY TO THE LORD will be “inscribed on the bells of the horses, and the
cooking pots in the LORD’s house will be like the sacred bowls in front of the
altar” (14:20). We must keep this in our minds and hearts – this is the goal -
that God may be glorified! But what about us? Well, out of His love, His people
will share in His glory! This day of the Lord will have such an impact that
even the topography, the make-up and structure of the physical land will be
altered (see also Rev. 21, Ezek. 47). Yes, there will be a terrifying end-time
attack, but even this God is sovereign over. In fact, it is He who gathers the
nations against Jerusalem (14:2)! Brothers and sisters, He’s in complete
control! God has acted and He WILL act. All praise and glory to His Name! The
beginning of the next phase in world and redemptive history will be the
ultimate holiness of His land and His people.
Towards the
end of this splendid chapter there is a reference to all nations celebrating
the Feast of Tabernacles. What a diverse celebration this will be, as God is
drawing people from all nations to Himself. At the end of the Feast of
Tabernacles, the Jews have a portion where they are “married to the law”. However,
on the day that Zechariah is referring to, we will be married to our
bridegroom, Jesus. Wow! We have much to look forward to as we wait for Him.
This hope can sustain us through any trial or trouble. This is why Zechariah
prophesied, and it’s why we read it now – to be encouraged and to keep the fire
burning in our hearts. Praise Jesus! “Then the LORD my God will come, and all
the holy ones with him.” (14:5)
Prayer and Journaling
1. Journal
about the joy, anticipation and blessings associated with a wedding. Ask the
Lord to give you insight about this . . . Then thank Him that one day we’ll be
married to Him in a way that we cannot even comprehend right now!
2. Ask
God to help you keep your eyes on the future of what He is going to do, rather
than putting your hope in this world. Ask Him to mercifully, lovingly and
gently shepherd you to wholeheartedness.
3. It
would be fitting to finish this book, one that magnifies Jesus, to get down on
your knees or lie prostrate and worship. Praise Him!
