Remember... #6

 

Read Zechariah 6

Background: God gave Zechariah yet another vision - this time of four chariots going in the four directions, looking to give a report to the Lord about the condition of the earth. They found that things were at rest, at peace, and returned to give their report.  Upon hearing that report, the Lord then gave a command for Zechariah to call together the leaders of Israel to make a crown and place it upon Joshua, making him the High Priest.  This was not just to be an encouragement to Joshua personally, but also a sign to the people that there would be someone to oversee temple worship again.  It indicated that the rebuilding of the temple would indeed be completed by God.  Also involved in this rebuilding would be The Branch, who would be of the same mind. Together they would stand as witness that God would do what He promised to do.

Key Verses:

15 “And those who are far off shall come and help to build the temple of the Lord. And you shall know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you. And this shall come to pass, if you will diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God.”

Thoughts:  The intended purpose of this message was to encourage the people to believe God, and also to act upon what He was calling them to do. They were to trust and obey His directions, and then they would see His promises come true.  So should we.