Change Will Be Made

Zechariah 8:7-8  

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." 

   God will take away our sins, and then no other enemies shall hurt us.  However those who profess religion must adorn their profession by godliness and honesty. Verses 4, 5, describes a state of outward peace, along with temperance, and contentment. The scattered Israelites shall be brought together from all parts. God will never leave nor forsake them, for this He has promised them; and they shall never leave nor forsake Him in a way of duty, as they have promised Him. 

   This Chapter looks at the positive prospect of God's future blessings. It opens with a distinct message that God is dwelling in the city of Jerusalem, and Judah is exalted among the nations and made  Holy. These promises were partly fulfilled in the Jewish church, between the captivity and the time of Christ's coming; and they had fuller accomplishment in the gospel church; but the full impact must be as to the future times of the Christian church, or the future restoration of the Jews. With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible; God's thoughts and ways are above ours. 

   My Friends, In the present low state of godliness, we can hardly conceive that so complete a change can be made; but a change that is as extensive and glorious as this, can only be brought to pass by Our Almighty Godt. Let the hands of all who labor in the cause of the gospel be strong, serving the Lord in true holiness, assured that their labor shall not be in vain.

Amen!

Reading: Zech. 8:1-8 

Ref: HG SB

May God Bless You

And Your Family

Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.

The Cross Life Ministry