IIT UBF - University Bible Fellowship at IIT

Daily Bread

Key Verse: 2:10

First, I will be its glory within (1-5). A man with a measuring line intended to measure the walls of Jerusalem (1:16, 2:2). But an angel said that Jerusalem would be without walls because of the great number of people who will live there. God himself would be a wall of fire around it and its glory within. This vision encouraged the temple and city builders to see that they were a part of God's great plan. The vision was not realized in Zechariah's time but looks to a time when God would bring his kingdom on earth as it is in heaven.

Second, the LORD will live with his people (6-13). God told his people to leave Babylon where they had been exiled. God used Babylon to punish his people. But God would now raise his hand against Babylon. Meanwhile the Israelites should shout and be glad. The LORD was coming to live among them. Many nations would be joined with the LORD. This promise looks forward to Jesus. Jesus came to live with us. People from many nations are joined to him through his death and resurrection.

Prayer: Lord, thank you for living among us, even now. May your kingdom come.

One Word: Shout and be glad