"A house in Shinar (Babylonia)" (Zechariah 5:11). Babylon is symbolic
of the world that opposes God and His purpose. Even in 'Babylon', an
unbelieving and disobedient world, God is building His House. "They are
going to build a House" - There are human builders, but, ultimately, this is
the work of the Lord. All the glory belongs to Him. We must not sit
back, and say, "You do it, Lord." We acknowledge that, without God, no
real work of lasting value will be done - but we also say, "We commit
ourselves to You, Lord. We will not leave your work undone."
"Here
is the man whose name is Branch ... He will rebuild the Lord's Temple"
(Zechariah 6:12), We read these words. We think of Jesus and His
promise, "I will build My Church, and the gates of hell will not prevail
against it" (Matthew 16:18). The servants of the Lord are sent out to
different places (Zechariah 6:1-7). The "Spirit" of the Lord goes with
them (Zechariah 6:8). It is the Spirit of the Lord who brings blessing
when the Word of the Lord is preached. "Those who are far away will come
and rebuild the Lord's Temple" (Zechariah 6:15). By ourselves, we are
"far away" - far from God. Through Christ, we have been brought near -
near to God. By His grace, he has saved us. By His grace,He will use us
in the rebuilding of His Temple. There will be blessing when we are
fully obedient to the Lord - This will happen if you obey the Lord your
God completely" (Zechariah 6:15). Lord, lead us on to a closer walk with
You and a fruitful witness for You.
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