Prophets Faithfull to God's CovenantProphets of Restoration
Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5) Lamentations: A Plea for Restoration Zechariah 8:18-23
The Message18-19 Again, I received a Message from God-of-the-Angel-Armies: “The days of mourning set for the fourth, fifth, seventh, and tenth months will be turned into days of feasting for Judah—celebration and holiday. Embrace truth! Love peace!” * * * 20-21 A Message from God-of-the-Angel-Armies: “People and their leaders will come from all over to see what’s going on. The leaders will confer with one another: ‘Shouldn’t we try to get in on this? Get in on God’s blessings? Pray to God-of-the-Angel-Armies? What’s keeping us? Let’s go!’ 22 “Lots of people, powerful nations—they’ll come to Jerusalem looking for what they can get from God-of-the-Angel-Armies, looking to get a blessing from God.” * * * 23 A Message from God-of-the-Angel-Armies: “At that time, ten men speaking a variety of languages will grab the sleeve of one Jew, hold tight, and say, ‘Let us go with you. We’ve heard that God is with you.’” For ReflectionThe Remnant returned, and the days of mourning what was lost became the days of feasting and celebrating what was gained. The miraculous return from Babylon and the promise for prosperity radiated throughout the lands. Zachariah's prophesy moved both Jew and Gentile to worship the Lord.
Many were moved by the connection between God's acts and the Jewish faith. God calls the Gentile to hang on to the sleeve of a Jew and receive God's blessings. What a remarkable and surprising revelation. Israel is a sign that even if God's people do not have faith, God still acts. God is committed to the redemption of sinful people. PrayPray and let your life be a sign of God's willingness to redeem all people.
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