Tag Archives: Christian Meditation

Although the people of Judah had begun to return to Jerusalem after the exile in Babylon, they were still under the jurisdiction of the Medo-Persian empire.  Though they had been granted permission by King Cyrus to return home, there were still demonic forces opposing them every step of the way, persistently seeking to destroy bothContinue reading “Esther Queen of Persia – Esther 2“

Did you know that the Creator of the universe not only knows and loves you, but will sing over you, as well? The prophet Zephaniah tells us so. 17 For the Lord your God is living among you.    He is a mighty savior.He will take delight in you with gladness.    With his love, he will calm all your fears.    He willContinue reading “When The Lord Sings – Zephaniah 3”

God has promised, through multiple prophets, that the great world empires of history, Babylon, Medo-Persia, Greece, Rome, and all its modern-day derivatives, will all one day be swept away and replaced by a different kind of government, led by Jesus Christ, Himself. But we are also warned that this final, divine government will not comeContinue reading “A Spirit of Grace – Zechariah 12“

The prophet Zechariah warns that, in the end times, God will permit a “wolf in sheep’s clothing”, a Bad Shepherd, to rise up as a global leader. He will have broad appeal, but in the end, will fool and mislead many who have rejected the True Shepherd to choose a counterfeit one, instead. In theContinue reading “The Bad Shepherd – Zechariah 11“

After his prophecy about Jesus entering Jerusalem on the colt of a donkey, the prophet Zechariah was given another word from the Lord regarding the coming Messiah.  Zechariah writes: 12 Then I said to them, “If it seems right to you, give me my wages; but if not, keep them.” So they weighed my wages, 30Continue reading “Thirty Pieces of Silver – Zechariah 11“

The prophet Zechariah was privileged to be given this prophecy to share with the world about the coming Messiah. One of several Old Testament prophecies pointing to Jesus. 9 Rejoice greatly, daughter of Zion!        Shout, daughter of Jerusalem!    Behold, your king is coming to you,        a righteous one bringing salvation.        He is lowly, riding on a donkey—        on a colt, the foalContinue reading “The Triumphal Entry – Zechariah 9“

God showers us every day of our lives with unlimited blessings.  We may not even realize it, but they come from His hand to each of us in a steady flow.  Food, shelter, the beauty around us, even the breath of life in our lungs. What does the Lord ask of us in return?  HeContinue reading “Divine Priorities – Zechariah 7“

After Zechariah’s series of ten visions were complete, the Lord directed him to collect a gift of silver and gold from the returning exiles from Babylon, to take to the house of the high priest, Joshua. The Lord’s instruction continued: 11 Take the silver and gold, make an elaborate crown, and set it on the head of Joshua the son ofContinue reading “Behold the Man – Zechariah 6“

Around the time that the Jewish exiles had begun their return to Judah after seventy years in Babylon, the prophet Zechariah was given a series of visions from the Lord, all occurring in one night. In reverse order, these visions have included 9) the woman in the basket, 8) the flying scroll, 7) the goldenContinue reading “Zechariah’s Final Vision – Zechariah 6”

The prophet Zechariah’s next of ten visions in the night is of a woman in a basket. It is quite bizarre and mysterious, and it is difficult to be dogmatic about its interpretation, but here is one. This vision follows the one about the flying scroll, which proclaimed God’s insistence on honesty, fair dealing, andContinue reading “The Woman in the Basket – Zechariah 5”