Devotions this week based on The Prophets Week 11- Zechariah (WATCH HERE)
Zechariah 14:9, 20-21 The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name.
20 On that day HOLY TO THE LORD will be inscribed on the bells of the horses, and the cooking pots in the LORD’s house will be like the sacred bowls in front of the altar. 21 Every pot in Jerusalem and Judah will be holy to the LORD Almighty, and all who come to sacrifice will take some of the pots and cook in them. And on that day there will no longer be a Canaanite in the house of the LORD Almighty.
This past summer I added a laser engraver to my workshop. For years I have enjoyed woodworking and creating gifts and projects that capture a faith memory for people. Weddings, baptisms, confirmations and the like provide opportunities to make a piece that hopefully preserves the day and the significance of it for the individual.
When you engrave something, you make it personal. You can buy cups and tumblers by the dozens, but when you engrave a name or logo on it, now that cup belongs that that individual or connects someone to that company.
At the end of Zechariah, he speaks the word of the LORD and the Lord’s intent to inscribe, “HOLY TO THE LORD” on the bells of the horses as well as the pots of the Lord’s house. These inscriptions were taking the generic and setting it apart from the Lord. No longer would the things of God (the house of the LORD) be corrupted by the things of man (Canaanite).
The day this will be realized is when the Lord Jesus returns to fully bring an end to the effects of sin and the kingdom of God will be seen in its fullness. All of those who are designated “HOLY TO THE LORD” will be with the LORD.
How will this happen and are you included?
All of God’s prophets point ahead to the work of Christ and the salvation he will bring. Zechariah is no different as he speaks of the one who would bring a solution to sin:
Zechariah 13:1 “On that day a fountain will be opened to the house of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and impurity.
Multiple prophecies are fulfilled by Christ as he rode into Jerusalem on the donkey (Zechariah 9:9) or was pierced finding him dead (12:10).
Yet in his suffering, his victory over sin, death and the devil was secured. The LORD exalted him to the highest place and gave him a name above every name.
Zechariah 14:9, 20-21 The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name.
By God’s grace, the LORD has taken you a generic, sinful person and through Christ etched his name, “HOLY TO THE LORD,” on your heart. By God’s grace you are welcomed into his holy temple to be a people that is intent on declaring his praises and serving to his glory. By God’s grace the second coming of Christ will be a day of rejoicing as we welcome our Savior in the skies and he welcomes us into heaven.
For weary believers, Zechariah gives oxygen for hope. Christ will rule. Peace will win. God will dwell with His people forever.
Prayer: Come, Lord Jesus. Strengthen my hope as I wait for Your return. Make me steadfast and faithful until You come again in glory. Amen.