Zechariah’s Prophesy

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Scripture: Zechariah 3:7 (NIV)

7 “This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘If you will walk in obedience to me and keep my requirements, then you will govern my house and have charge of my courts, and I will give you a place among these standing here.

Devotion:

            The prophesy above was spoken to the high priest Joshua. Joshua served after the return of Israel from captivity. However, its message speaks in all times to all people. As we move on from our celebration of Easter, we can glean from its words wisdom with which to live our lives. The Lord gives us hope for a future with our risen King.

            The miracle of the resurrection changes everything about the spiritual power structures here on earth. Satan has who had dominion over the earth since the time of the fall was decisively defeated, and Jesus was installed as the new ruler over the earth. Even though to look at the events taking place right now on the earth one might be tempted to doubt this truth. God is faithful and he has delivered his children from the reign of sin and death.

            The Lord has declared victory and Satan is a defeated but rebellious foe. Satan attempts to blind the world into thinking that he is still in charge We know that our victory has been won and if we will look with the eye of faith upon all that has taken place, we can see hints of Satan’s power coming to an end.

            This prophesy empowers believers to live lives of hope and joy. Knowing that in heaven we will be put in charge of the Lord’s house. We must remain obedient though. We are saved by grace through faith. However, the Lord still requires obedience from his people. However, such obedience will be a joy because of our heavenly home with Christ, and it will be easy to obey with Satan and all temptations to sin removed.

            We also will enjoy unhindered access to God in the kingdom to come. We already enjoy this access through prayer, but distractions often hinder us from being focused on the Lord during our prayer times. In heaven there will be no distractions, and our communion with our Lord will be much the sweeter for it.

            Let us rejoice then in the knowledge that our future is bright. Undimmed by the world, the flesh, and the devil. We will walk and talk with our Savior and Lord undisturbed by any concern or worry. Our blessed Savior will be there to guide and direct our paths and there will be perfect communion with the Lord and all his saints gathered in the heavens. Let us thank the Lord our God for his faithfulness.

Prayer:

            Lord God Almighty we thank you for your promises of eternal life with you. Thank you that you cared for us and sent your son to redeem us from the power of sin and death. We fall down on our faces and worship you for all your great and mighty deeds. We especially give thanks for the promises of heaven. Help us walk obedient lives during our time on earth. Amen.

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