Good News!

O. T. #2274"Good News!"

Sept. 7, 2022

Zechariah 1-Part 6

LET IT GLOW

In a single night, Zechariah had 8 visions. The first vision presented good news. God promised prosperity to Israel. (verse 7-17) Shall we take a closer look into this one? What did the prophet see and the meaning?

• The man riding on a red horse was the preincarnate Jesus. He has authority over the other riders, symbols of war. 
• He stood among the myrtle trees, which were associated with booth-making at the Feast of Tabernacles (Lev. 23) and messianic blessing. (Isaiah 41:19). It all speaks of restoration and blessing. The location was in a hollow, valley. Those shrubs would never exceed 8 feet, had white blossoms with fragrance, were in abundance. It all represented Israel, God's people, who were lowly and humble, yet enriched. (Especially after being in captivity in a foreign land 70 years, right?)
• God had His angelic military patrol walking to and fro and there was rest. (verse 11)
• What were the good and comforting words? (verse 13) God still loved Jerusalem. (verse 14)
• Although, God was angry with the nations who afflicted and mistreated the Jews. (verse 15)
• Not only was the Temple going to be rebuilt, but the city, also. The measuring line of Jerusalem would expand due to its prosperity. ((verse 16)

God has plans and He is working those plans. He is up to something, always. Do we want to have a part  in those plans? Let's be about our Father's business.

LET IT GROW

The returning Jews lost sight of their priorities, (Haggai 1:1-12) but God does not. Even though Israel is a small nation, they are the chosen place and chosen people of God. Zechariah's message affirmed God's future plans during the millennial kingdom of the Messiah:

• Jerusalem will be the place of God's presence, where Jesus will establish His throne and reign on earth for 1,000 years.
• There will be a glorious Temple. (Ezek. 48:35)
• A rebuilt Jerusalem will be the center of all activity.
• The nations will be punished. (Matthew 25:31-46)
• Judah's cities will prosper. (Isaiah 60:4-9)
• The people will be blessed. (Zech. 9:17)
• There will be comfort for Zion. (Isaiah 14:1) 

What a day that will be in which to live and experience! 

Are our family members ready?

LET IT GO

How precious you and I are to the LORD Jesus.

So what are we worried about today? God has got it under His control.

When our world is crumbling, look up, our Redemption draweth nigh.