Many nations shall be joined to the Lord that day

Many nations shall be joined to the Lord that day

Scripture: Sing and rejoice, O daughter of Zion! For behold, I am coming and I will dwell in your midst,” says the Lord. “Many nations shall be joined to the Lord in that day, and they shall become My people. And I will dwell in your midst. Then you will know that the Lord of hosts has sent Me to you. And the Lord will take possession of Judah as His inheritance in the Holy Land, and will again choose Jerusalem. Be silent, all flesh, before the Lord, for He is aroused from His holy habitation!” Zechariah 2:10-13

Observation: In this Scripture, we see the Lord asking Jerusalem to rejoice because He is coming to dwell in her midst. It further says that many nations shall be joined to the Lord in that day and become His people. This prophecy is talking about us! We as Gentiles who believe in the Lord are part of the nations who will become God’s people, and have God staying among us. The name “the Lord of Hosts” gives us a picture of the Lord coming with a huge army of angels. The Scripture further speaks of the Lord choosing Jerusalem again. When Jesus comes back during the Millenial reign, Jerusalem will be his headquarters and from there He will reign and judge the nations. The last verse commands all flesh to be silent before the Lord, telling us the need to be reverent.

Application: Think about how God has included us to be among His people and His promise to live among us. Let this knowledge bubble up within us with songs of joy. Imagine the Lord of hosts in our mind, powerful and coming with legions of angels. Praise God for His power and might! Thank the Lord for His faithfulness to Judah and Jerusalem. Spend some time in reverence and silence before the Lord.

Prayer: I will ever praise You O Lord, with great joy and delight in my heart for You have promised to include me among your people, and dwell with me, when You return. Your presence O Lord, is far more precious than anything in creation. Bless You O Lord, for You are the Lord of Hosts, great in mighty and power. Nothing can stand before Your might O Lord. You will deliver Judah and Jerusalem with Your mighty works. In deep worship O Lord, teach me to revere and honor You. In Jesus name, Amen.