7/8/13 Zechariah 1:17 God's Cities Will Overflow

Zechariah 1:17 (NAS)

Again, proclaim, saying, ‘Thus says the LORD of hosts, "My cities will again overflow with prosperity, and the LORD will again comfort Zion and again choose Jerusalem."

 Zechariah 1:17 (NIVUS)

Proclaim further: This is what the LORD Almighty says: ‘My towns will again overflow with prosperity, and the LORD will again comfort Zion and choose Jerusalem.’"

There are certain things that the Lord Jehovah desires His ministers to preach and proclaim. He especially wants His direct words to His people published and read. He wants you to know that what He says will happen.  It is through His word that you learn His commands, His desires, and His promises.  Therefore, when the Bible says that the Lord said this or that, you should pay particular attention.

It has always been the Almighty's will to bless those that are His, those who dwell intimately with Him.  Through you, He wants His fame to become widely known so that unbelieving nations, tribes, and people will see how good and kind that the Lord is to you. 

He has no desire to confine you within narrow limits and He does not want to be limited to the boundaries of cities or countries.  He wants your personal boundaries to expand and spread out as a tree spreads its branches and roots with every new year of growth.  He wants your life to be pleasant and sweet; He desires to give you an abundance of prosperity and wealth.

Jehovah, your God, is the Lord over vast armies and servants.  He has all power and the best means to take care of you on any level.  You have only to sigh and the Lord is near at hand to comfort and console you.  You have no reason to pity yourself or avenge yourself, for the Lord is your Defender and Avenger. 

God has made you conspicuous to all: you are His sign and you carry His title in the earth.  You are a guiding pillar for those who have lost their way.  He has sent you forth as one of His chief singers and He expects you to excel in al that you do.  He has set His peace upon you because you are chosen and acceptable to Him.

(Originally written 10/20/05)