Expanding City

O. T. #2276  "Expanding City"

Sept. 9, 2022

Zechariah 2

LET IT GLOW

We live in an area which is exploding. Houses are going up all over. Farmlands are being turned into housing additions. The 80 acre farm behind ours has been turned in hundreds of houses. We used to live in a quiet neighborhood, but now 6 houses have gone up. And it isn't only on our side of the town, but everywhere in our county.

Here is the third vision or message to Judah about a man with a measuring line. Those places mentioned are outside the walls of Jerusalem. Jesus is saying His city will be enlarged, without walls, since He will be its protector. The vision is pertaining to the building of the Millennial Temple in Jerusalem and the holy city, without going into details.  Jesus is measuring the length and width of the expanded city.

Isn't it a good thing to expand our ministries? To go beyond our 4 walls and reach our neighbors; to think beyond the box; to reach others for Jesus. What a blessing it is to be a part of it.

LET IT GROW

Although without walls, Jerusalem will dwell securely because of divine protection. He will be as a wall of fire all around Jerusalem. (verse 5) We will recall God leading the Hebrews with a pillar of fire by night through the wilderness in Exodus.

Jesus will be the glory in the midst of Jerusalem. Not only will there be protection, but the glory of the Messiah's blessing and personal presence in His earthly kingdom will be there.

Our Savior, Jesus, is personally involved in our life. He has a plan to be carried out with us working out His plan. What a blessing to be chosen to be involved in His kingdom work.

LET IT GO 

Thank You Jesus for letting us be a part of Your work here.