Source of Strength

O. T. #2309 "Source of Strength"

Oct. 27, 2022

Zechariah 10-Part 2

Out of him came forth the corner, out of him the nail, out of him the battle bow, out of him every oppressor together. (verse 4)

LET IT GLOW

Has God shown you personal care and attention as He did to Judah? We received rain while we were gone to our state denomination meeting. It must have been a lot of rain, since it is still standing in places. Praise the Lord! And we made the long 6 hour car trip without any accident. Thanks be to Jesus! Let me tell you, it was quite a blessing to hear 300 men sing hymns and praise songs together for the glory of the Lord.

Judah was wandering around like sheep without a shepherd. (verse 2) Their leaders had failed to follow God and care for His people. His anger burned against the shepherds. (verse 3) But God will strengthen, deliver, and restore Judah. His compassion will be so great that it will be as though He never rejected them. (verse 6) The King is coming! ((Tony Evans)

Now the fourth blessing is coming to the house of Judah, making them strong and glorious as a goodly horse of a warrior was cared for with special attention so it was ready for battle. (verse 3) 

Did you notice how many time "out of him" is used? It is in reference to Judah. The Deliverer bestows the blessing and deliverance upon His people Judah:

• From Judah will come the Cornerstone-Jesus. It is often the messianic title for Christ, for He is the foundation upon which His kingdom rests. 
• Jesus is a tent peg, which is attached to the tent's center pole on which utensils and valuables were hung. The Messiah is the peg in the midst of His kingdom, for all the glory of the kingdom will hang on Him. (Isaiah 22:23-24)
• Jesus is a battle bow-ruler. The Messiah will sanction every ruler under Himself.

In the Millennial kingdom, Jesus is the chief-man, with prominence and stability. All the government will rest upon Him. Israel's value will rest upon Jesus Christ. He will be the strength and defense for Israel. Their military powers will depend upon the Messiah. (Falwell)

Wow! What a day in which to live! 

LET IT GROW

What is your power source? Is it the worldly philosophies or God? With so many challenges in our life, we often get beaten down, discouraged, feel a failure, unloved. All things are possible with our God, friend.

The outcome of those previous three descriptions of Him reveals Israel's invincibility as the enemy's armies are confounded. (verse 5) 

In verse 6, the Lord says He will strengthen, save, bring, have mercy upon Israel and Joseph's house. (northern kingdom) 

Are you in need of strength? Ask God for it. He promises to strengthen His people in verse 6) When we stay closely connected to God, His Spirit will enable us to do His will, despite the obstacles. If we stray from God, we will be cut off from our power source.

LET IT GO

Keep us close to you, never let us go, we lay it all down again, just to hear You say that we are Your friend. Help us find a way. Bring us back to You, Jesus.

Open our eyes to see You working in our life today. 

Bless all who come to read this.