Daily Wisdom

 Zec 10:1  Ask ye of the LORD rain in the time of the latter rain; so the LORD shall make bright clouds, and give them showers of rain, to every one grass in the field. 

In Zech 10 (vss 1-4), Israel is directed to keep their eyes upon the Lord. They had done the opposite and by removing their eyes wondered away and became lost. But now the redemption of God had found them, and as they cried out in prayer for rain (restoration) the Lord favored them with such so that every man had fields of grass. But the ‘latter rain’ shows the extent of the Father’s mercy, when they needed it the most, when their souls were the most parched and dry. We must keep our eyes on the Lord, remain humble in prayer seeking His mercy and favor continually. Don’t let pride cause your eyes wonder towards supposed greener fields.

The grass over the fence may appear greener, but often it’s lying over a septic tank… HSAY 

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 Zech 9:1 “… when the eyes of man, as of all the tribes of Israel, shall be toward the LORD.”

The remaining Ch.’s of Zechariah points to the return of Jesus with His promised deliverance. And those whose eyes are stayed on Him find their hope, strength in such promise. Isaiah 17:7 ‘ At that day shall a man look to his Maker, and his eyes shall have respect to the Holy One of Israel.’ The darker this world gets the greater our focus must be on the light, knowing our only help comes from the Lord (Psa 121:1). Isaiah goes on to encourage us not to look to the work of our hands or our groves/worldly resources (Isa 17:8).

What you see (focus on) is what you get, be it the strength of the Lord or more of the world… HSAY  

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Zec 8:23  ‘Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass… men shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you.‘

Those days concern the Father’s deliverance and restoration of Jerusalem. A name that was once mocked by the heathen was now a place man was drawn to because she bears fruit, gives increase and has become a blessing; causing other men to take hold of her knowing the Lord’s goodness was upon Jerusalem. As a believer are we living in a way that shows evidence of the Lord’s deliverance and restoration and encourages others to grab hold and walk the same direction as well, knowing the Lord is with us?

You may be the only bible an unbeliever reads; are they encourage enough to keep reading… HSAY 

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 Zec 7:7 “Should ye not hear the words which the LORD hath cried by the former prophets, when Jerusalem was inhabited and in prosperity…”

Be careful what you wish or even pray for, personal prosperity often brings about personal problems. The Israelites had lost their sincerity in worship. Zechariah told them that they had been fasting without a proper attitude of repentance or worship. When we go to church, pray, fellowship are we doing these things from habit or personal gain? God says that such an attitude of worship will lead to ruin. Verse 12 states Jerusalem’s allowed their hearts to become an “adamant stone.” Any sin seems more natural the second time—as we become hardened, each repetition is easier; ignoring or refusing God's warning hardens our hearts more so each time we do wrong.

Are there parts of our heart  and worship which are hardened? We must acknowledge a hard head and a hard heart are often synonymous… HSAY  

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 Zech 6:9 ‘… Behold the man whose name is The BRANCH; and he shall grow up out of his place, and he shall build the temple of the LORD.’

The “Branch” is one of the most significant of Messiah’s Names. A branch bears the fruit and reveals the character of the tree. Christ as Jehovah’s Branch, revealed by His words and deeds the true character of His Father. Jesus said, “I am the vine, ye are the branches,” (Jn 15:5) the fruit-bearing part of the vine. All the blessings that hang on this Branch for our present and future life are the outcome of the love of the Eternal Father, who produces such blessings through Jesus! Likewise, we too called to be fruit bearers (Jn 15:8).

Apart from the branch the vine is lifeless. A believer can’t nail himself to the branch but must be attached, the only thing nailed was our sins to the cross… HSAY

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Zec 6:8 Then cried he upon me, and spake unto me, saying, Behold, these that go toward the north country have quieted my spirit in the north country. 

The only thing which quiets the Spirit of the Lord towards us is our sin. In this vision the black horse denotes judgement, and the white horse deliverance. By the Lord executing judgments upon the Chaldeans, in brought about help, favor, and deliverance to His children, the Jews, which were faithful to the will of God, and well pleasing in his sight. Thus, signifying the quieting of the Lord’s anger against unrighteousness, and refreshing his Spirit.

Walk in the will of God, and you will find the work of God favorable in your life… HSAY

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Zech 4:6 … Not by might, nor by power, but my spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.

Zerubbabel was given the responsibility of rebuilding the Temple in Jerusalem. As the work was being completed, the prophets encouraged Zerubbabel and told him of a time when spiritual apathy and foreign oppression would be overcome. Many believe that to succeed/survive in this world a person must be tough, strong, unbending, and harsh. But God says, "Not by force nor by strength, but by my Spirit." The key words are "by my Spirit." All that man accomplishes or builds by his hands eventually falls. It’s only through God's Spirit that anything of eternal lasting value is accomplished (Hos 1:7).

Real strength isn’t found in a man’s hands, but in the feet of those who steps are led by the Lord’s Spirit… HSAY

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 Zec 3:3  Now Joshua was clothed with filthy garments, and stood before the angel. 

Satan accused Jeshua of his filthiness, and the accusations were accurate - Jeshua stood in "filthy" clothes of sins. Yet God revealed his mercy, stating that he chose to save his people in spite of their sin. Zechariah's vision graphically portrays how we receive God's mercy. We do nothing ourselves. God removes our filthy clothes (sins), then provides us with fine, new clothes (the righteousness of God - 2 Cor 5:21). Notice we put on filth, it’s the Lord’s mercy that puts upon us fine linen.

Don’t let satan shame you in the filth of your appearance, under Christ’s coat of righteousness dwells the richest and cleanest of heart… HSAY 

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 Zec 2:5 ‘For I, saith the LORD, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.’

Zechariah was told by the Lord to assure Israel that a line would be stretched forth around Jerusalem of which man could not cross. Man goes to great lengths to build and hide behind what makes them feel safe. David was told in (Psa 75:10 “All the horns of the wicked also will I cut off; but the horns of the righteous shall be exalted.’). If you keep your eyes stayed on the Lord, and He’ll likewise keep His eye on you,    (vs 8 ‘… for he that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.’), being the apple of His eye is your greatest protection you must stand behind.

Keep your faith focus on the Lord and fears become faint… HSAY

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 Zec 1:11 'And they answered the angel of the LORD that stood among the myrtle trees, and said, We have walked to and fro through the earth, and, behold, all the earth sitteth still, and is at rest.'

The Jews, newly returned out of captivity, are encouraged to learn from their father’s lackadaisical faith. Illustrating that in their “rest” from being free from war, enemies or need, Israel allowed their faith to become lazy as well. All too often God’s people forget God and His Kingdom work whenever things are at rest and at peace in their life (Hag 1:1-9). God’s people are warned not to wait to need God to need God (Amos 8:11-12).

Don’t wait to make God relevant only when you really need something… HSAY