Just a Whistle

 O. T. #2310 "Just a Whistle"

Oct. 28, 2022

Zechariah 10-Part 3

LET IT GLOW

You know how you and hubby can be in a store and get separated? Well, that happens often to us. I remember a certain product and go off to get it or I am looking at clothes and wander off. After I get it, I can't find where He went. So we have a restoring system- I whistle and we find each other. Actually, this practice began with his whistling at me, since I am short and hard to find in a store. Did you know that God will whistle in the future and folks will come? Continue reading to find out more.

In the last days, God will draw Israel together. Judah will be strengthened, saved, brought to their place, and receive mercy. For He is the LORD their God and He will hear them. (verse 6) This is the fourth blessing of the Messiah.

What about Ephraim , who was the most influential tribe of the northern kingdom? They will share in the blessings of Israel. They will be as mighty men and their heart shall rejoice. That joy will be contagious, and their children will see it and be glad, rejoicing in the LORD, too. (verse 7)

How will God restore Ephraim to Israel in the future?
He will whistle, call, and gather them from distant lands. (verses 8-9) The remnants of Ephraim, of the northern kingdom after Assyria and Babylon conquered them, will be drawn to Israel. Also, they will come from Egypt.

Keep in mind that this will occur after the Great Tribulation. This fifth blessing that the Messiah will bring is restoration. Although the Jews number will be few, they will increase in population on the earth as redeemed citizens. (verse 8) The three concepts in verse 8 are promised restoration, regeneration, and repopulation.

LET IT GROW

Anyone opposing Israel will be brought to an end, (verse 11) but Israel will be strengthened by God. (verse 12)

The Messiah will reunite and restore His people under His kingdom rule, and they will walk in His ways. 

Can we conclude from these prophecies of Zachariah that God continues to love His Beloved Israel? And He continues to love us, His church of believers in Jesus. Sometimes we need reminded of that as we struggle in the life.

LET IT GO

Oh, how He loves you and me!

Jesus gave His live, what more could He give?

Oh, how He loves you; Oh, how He loves me; Oh, how He loves you and me!

That You Jesus, for Your love never fails, it never gives us, it never runs out on me!