The Branch – Zech 6
David was made king many years before. God told him that He would establish the throne of his descendant forever (2 Sam 7). Then disaster came and the king and people of Judah were taken away. Now there was no
Category: Devotions
Wickedness Dealt With – Zech 5
“Then said he unto me, This is the curse that goeth forth over the face of the whole earth: For every one that stealeth shall be cut off as on this side according to it; And every one that sweareth
The Day of Small Things – Zech 4
When things are getting starting and when things are small, people often despise, question, and criticise the viability of the endeavour. That was the situation in Zechariah 4. As Zerubbabel led the people to rebuild the temple, some were comparing
Made Worthy to Serve – Zech 3
One of the biggest challenges to overcome in our service for the Lord is our own guilt and feelings of unworthiness. Satan uses our failures to accuse us and resist us (“the accuser of our brethren” Rev 12:10). That is
Keep Silent Before the Lord – Zech 2
“Be silent, O all flesh, before the Lord: For he is raised up out of his holy habitation.” – Zech 2:13 Zechariah has another vision of a man with a measuring line in his hand. He measures Jerusalem, but there
Don’t Make the Same Mistakes – Zech 1
Zechariah prophesied to the remnant of Jews who were back in the land of Judah trying to rebuild the temple. After seventy years of exile, they were given another chance to serve the Lord and see Him bless them. This
See the Bigger Picture – Haggai 2:20-23
Haggai’s fourth message is recorded in Haggai 2:20-23. This message is directed to Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah, who was heir apparent to the throne of David (1 Chron 3:17-19, Matt 1:12). As the leader of the small group of
Get Ready for Blessing – Haggai 2:10-19
Once again God asks the people some questions and asks them to consider something. This time, he asks the priests if something holy can make other things holy. Then he asks if something unholy can make other things unholy. The
Greater Than the Former – Haggai 2:1-9
“The glory of this latter house shall be greater than of the former, saith the Lord of hosts…” – Haggai 2:9 After a long delay, the small remnant of Jews who returned to Jerusalem began to rebuild the temple again.
Time For Everything But God – Haggai 1
Jewish exiles were finally back in their homeland. They were stirred up to return home and to rebuild the temple. But they soon began to find out that finishing the job was even harder than starting. They faced opposition from