Where Are We?

Zechariah 7.8-14

The word through Zechariah the prophet:

v.7-10 - The people are told to render true judgements, show kindness and mercy to one another, do not oppress the widow, the fatherless, the soujourner or the poor and not to devise evil against another in your heart.

As these commands/instructions were obeyed, God's blessing would result. It is interesting to note that each of these commands refers to relationships between people. However, what did the people do??

1. Refused to pay attention, v.11

2. Turned a stubborn shoulder, v.11

3. Stopped their ears, v. v.11

4. Made their hearts diamond hard, v.12

What resulted??

1. Anger came from the Lord, v. 13

2. God would not hear, v. 13

3. Scattered among the nations, v. 14

4. Their land was desolate, v. 14

Why does God give us things in His word?? For our benefit/good and His blessing. What happens when we refuse to pay attention, turn a stubborn shoulder, stop up our ears and harden our hearts. Divine anger, Divine silence, scattered among the nations and their own land desolate.

Where are we?? We must evaluate and decide - will we follow God, or lean on our understsanding.