Day 211 – Zechariah: Theme
“Return to me,” declares the LORD Almighty, “and I will return to you,” says the LORD Almighty. This verse emphasises the importance of repentance and a renewed relationship with God.” Zechariah 1:3 NIV
Like Haggai, Zechariah encouraged the people to finish rebuilding the Temple, but his message went far beyond those physical walls and contemporary issues. With spectacular apocalyptic imagery and graphic detail, he told of the Messiah, the One whom God would send to rescue His people and to reign over all the earth. He provided detailed messianic references that were clearly fulfilled in the life of Jesus Christ.
Rebuilding the Temple was just the first act in the drama of the end times and the ushering in of the messianic age. Zechariah proclaimed a stirring message of hope to the former captives and exiles – their King was coming! Jesus is the Messiah, the promised great deliverer of Israel. Unlike Zechariah’s listeners, we can look back at Jesus’ ministry and mission.
As you study Zechariah’s prophecy, you will see details of Jesus’ life that were written 500 years before their fulfilment. These scriptures leave you in awe of our God who keeps his promises. But notice that there is also a future message that has not yet been fulfilled – the return of Christ at the end of the age. Think through the implications of this promised event. YOUR King is coming, and He will reign forever and ever.
Prayer: Father, thank You for the prophecies of Zechariah pointing to Jesus’ ministry on earth, but also to His return. Through the fulfilment of prophecies, we know that You are a Promise keeper. We look forward to the coming of our King! Amen.
