How Are We Walking?

O. T. #2283  "How Are We Walking ?" 

Sept. 20, 2022 

Zechariah 3-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

When Satan stood by Joshua, the high priest, to accuse him, the Lord Jesus came to Joshua's defense with a rebuke for Satan. (verse 2) Then Jesus removed Joshua's filthy clothes (represented by his sins) and clothed him with festive robes and a clean turban, priestly attire. (verses 4-5) Jesus took away Joshua's sins. Did you catch that? It is the blood of Jesus that He sacrificed by dying on the cross, which can do that, save our soul. Not a day goes by that we do not need forgiveness of our sins and being set free from our slavery to sin. 

Revelation 12:10 tells us that Christians conquer Satan by the blood of the Lamb and by their testimony. And they did not love their lives so much that they were afraid to die.

LET IT GROW

If we want to be used by God, we must stay clean, so our soul is not dirty with sin. Keep fessed up. Verse 6 says that Jesus protested, which means cause to testify.

Now that Joshua is saved, God gives him a renewed commission and warning:

• Walk in God's ways; keep His charge (ordinance) you walk in God's ways. 
• Then you will be given authority over Jesus' Temple and its courtyards.
• If you do, they you will walk among these others standing here.

In other words, Joshua is required to keep his personal life in conformity with the ways of the Lord. If he faithfully performs his priestly duties according to God's instructions, then Joshua would have unlimited access among the angelic beings in the Temple. Blessings will follow.

Friend, are you faithful to do what God has called you to do, with love and joy? 

LET IT GO 

Thank You for Your grace and mercy, Jesus. Help us to daily remain faithful as we serve You.