Zechariah
10 – Restoration of Judah and Israel
Cornerstone…tent
peg…battle bow…ruler are terms that emphasize the strong, stable, victorious,
and trustworthy nature of God’s rule, as opposed to the wicked ways of the
previous shepherds of Israel (Jer. 50:6). The Lord would reassemble and restore
His people by divinely empowering both the kingdoms of Judah and Joseph
(Israel) to conquer like mighty men.
Nothing,
not even opposing powers like Assyria and Egypt could prevent God’s purposes
for His people, who would return to their own land.
Zechariah
11- Desolation of Israel
After
his tender promises to the flock, Zechariah returns his focus to the shepherds
he had addressed. He spoke of how the leaders will lose their glory when God
delivers His people. Zechariah portrays a shepherd whom the sheep reject,
signifying how Israel will one day treat Jesus. He plays another role, that of
a foolish shepherd who does not care for the flock. This speaks of the
anti-Christ who will come and not care for the people, but the people will
receive him. He will promise peace to all nations, and he will become a world
leader.
Thirty
pieces of silver, the price of a slave, the price Judas took to turn Jesus over
to the people.
Right
now, the world is not blessed with great leaders and is ripe for someone to
come along and offer us peace. Many will be gullible enough to believe him and
won’t even think to ask their self if he is of God or Satan. We must always
stand ready and trust in God alone. God alone can bring peace to the world. No
human being can do this no matter how they try to convince us.
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