From Judgment To Blessing

Zechariah 1:16-17 

"Therefore thus saith the LORD; I am returned to Jerusalem with mercies: 

my house shall be built in it, saith the LORD of hosts, and a line shall be

 stretched forth upon Jerusalem. Cry yet, saying, Thus saith the LORD 

of hosts; My cities through prosperity shall yet be spread abroad; 

and the LORD shall yet comfort Zion, and 

shall yet choose Jerusalem." 

    This is the first of  Zechariah's eight night visions and is significant because the "Angel of The Lord" is a phrase used throughout the Old Testament, as a reference to the reincarnate appearance of Jesus Christ, (Ex. 23:20-23). The rider of the red horse symbolizes war and the end of peace on earth. (Rev. 6:4). The myrtle trees symbolizes Israel, (Zech. 1:10-11). The earth has been patrolled by four angels of God and found it to be at rest. This means not only that the earth is at peace, but the insignificance of the Nation of Israel will continue. this causes the angel of the Lord to question "O Lord Of hosts, How Long.....?"  

   The prophet saw a dark, shady grove, hidden by hills. This represented the low, melancholy condition of the Jewish church.  Though the church was in a low condition, Christ was present in the midst, ready to appear for the relief of his people. Behind Him were angels ready to be employed by Him, some in acts of judgment, others of mercy, others in mixed events. 

   My Friends, We don't know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, so we must apply ourselves to Christ Himself.  He is ready to teach those humble and desire to learn the things of God.  All nations desires peace, but the state of nations are always unsettled, which should have us all to rise and spread the Gospel Of Jesus Christ to Every Nation On Earth.  Mercy must only be hoped for through Christ.  His intercession for His church prevails.  All the good words and comfortable words of the gospel we receive from Jesus Christ, as He received them from the Father, in answer to the prayer of His blood; and as Ministers and Belivers of The Gospel of Jesus Christ, we are to preach them to all the world. 

Amen!

Reading: Zech. 1:7-17

Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry