Zechariah 8:1-8 "Again the WORD of the LORD of hosts came to me, saying, thus saith the LORD of hosts; I was jealous for Zion with great jealousy, and I was jealous for her with great fury. Thus saith the LORD; I AM returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age.
And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof. Thus saith the LORD of hosts: If it be marvelous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvelous in MINE eyes ? saith the LORD of hosts. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save MY people from the east country, and from the west country; and I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be MY people, and I will be their GOD, in truth and in righteousness."
The LORD's third message in response to the remnant's initial inquiry (Zechariah 7:3 pictured above) addressed their existing duty to continue rebuilding the temple in Jerusalem as well as the future purpose that HE has determined for Zion. The first section is a prophecy concerning the millennial kingdom. GOD has an irrevocable love for Zion, and HE will execute HIS "great fury" (v.2) upon all who have defiled the land. Following HIS judgment, a purged "city of truth" (v.3) will literally experience the unfathomable glory of the LORD GOD ALMIGHTY "dwell[ing] in the midst" (vv.1-3,8). Unless we recognize this dominant prophetic theme of the Old Testament Scriptures detailing the LORD's return to Earth to fulfill every pledge that HE made to the patriarchs of old, then we will have a deficient understanding concerning not only what lies ahead but also regarding GOD HIMSELF and HIS faithfulness to fulfill all HIS promises.
This present sin-cursed world is a dark and perilous place. The schemes and dreams of men to solve the world's overwhelming problems will never come to pass, for sin governs their hearts. BUT a time will come, dear Christian, when the curse will be lifted, the KING shall rule with "a rod of iron" (Revelation 12:5 pictured above) and righteousness and peace shall cover the Earth. This glorious future will occur when JESUS CHRIST returns to reign. In that day, the elderly will be carefree, and children will safely play in the streets. Indeed, it will be "marvelous" (vv.4-6) ! The LORD will miraculously regather to Zion the remnant of believing Jews from all the Earth (vv.7-8). Yes, the future kingdom will be wonderful, for the LORD of Glory will be seated on David's throne. DWC
Your servant in CHRIST,
Julie
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