God, help me to see my life, my relationships, and my world through Your eyes. May I learn to distinguish between the world’s way of thinking and the mind of Christ. Most of all, help me to rejoice in You more than I worry about my fears. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P84
5And I myself will be a wall of fire around it,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will be its glory within.’
6"Come! Come! Flee from the land of the north," declares the Lord, "for I have scattered you to the four winds of heaven," declares the Lord.
- P81
God tells Zechariah that Jerusalem will no longer need walls in the future because He Himself will be their defense. Walls can be broken, as God’s people learned. But now it is God who will protect them with a wall of fire, and it is God who will dwell in the midst of His people, defending and providing. This message is just as relevant for our day and time. It encourages us to move past faith in worldly protection and power. - P-1
God’s promise of protection also applies to us. It does not mean we will never face trouble, but it does mean that, whatever we face, God will be with us to sustain us and see us through. - P-1
God, help me to see my life, my relationships, and my world through Your eyes. May I learn to distinguish between the world’s way of thinking and the mind of Christ. Most of all, help me to rejoice in You more than I worry about my fears. In Jesus’ name, amen. - P-1
12The Lord will inherit Judah as his portion in the holy land and will again choose Jerusalem.
13Be still before the Lord, all mankind, because he has roused himself from his holy dwelling."
- P83
Zechariah sees a man with a measuring line. The angel says Jerusalem will be acity without walls, protected by the Lord. - P83
The Lord calls His people to flee fromBabylon. He declares that whoever touches His people touches the apple ofHis eye. Many nations will join the Lord and become His people. - P83
God calls His people to rejoice because He is coming to live among them.
He also promises that many nations will be joined to Him and become Hispeople and He will dwell among them all. God calls all humankind to bestill because He is at work. This message would have been challenging forZechariah‘s Jewish audience: that God would call Gentiles His people. Perhaps it is challenging for some of us today as well. - P84
Many of those we regardas enemies may someday be among us as friends, and more than friends,
brothers and sisters through Christ Jesus. God calls us to rejoice that He isamong us today, and to be still while He brings this extraordinary work ofsalvation to completion. - P84
Foundationalin the fight against anxiety is discovering a deeper joy and satisfactionGod. Steven Lee - P84
Take time to hike up a mountain and view your surroundings from above, or setaside time to look at a map of your region. Ask God what changes He has plannedyour city and your country. Prayerfully seek howbeing done on earth as it is in heaven.
foryou can be part of His will- Pastor Sam An - P85
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