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"We have heard that God is with you"

Text: Zechariah 8:23

A GLORIOUS FUTURE

The Lord’s word concerning the future is truly uplifting. One day, this would be fulfilled too.

“Yes, many peoples and strong nations
Shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem,
And to pray before the LORD.
‘Thus says the LORD of hosts:
“In those days ten men from every language of the nations
shall grasp the sleeve of a Jewish man, saying,
‘Let us go with you, for we have heard that God is with you.'”‘”
Zechariah 8:22-23

1. “Many peoples and strong nations”

a) These would be the nations of the world.

b) Faith in the Lord is not restricted to Israel.

c) The strong nations in the past.

i) They had bullied Israel.

ii) They had conquered and humiliated Israel.

2. The desire of the nations

a) They will seek the Lord of hosts in Jerusalem.

b) They will pray to the LORD in their new-found faith.

3. A special word from the LORD of hosts

a) The LORD foretold the day when Gentiles would come to believe in Him.

b) They would seek help from any Jewish man.

c) They want to learn how they could worship the LORD too.

4. The blessing of God’s Presence among His people

a) The Gentiles had heard that God was with Israel.

b) The arrogance and hostility of the past had been shed.

c) The Gentile nations had recognized the significance of having God to bless them.