For the seed shall be prosperous; the vine shall give her fruit, and the ground shall give her increase, and the heavens shall give their dew; and I will cause the remnant of this people to possess all these things. Zech 8:12
“Like the dew in the morning, gently rest upon my heart.” This song came to mind this morning and I just started singing it. Singing or just reading the words brings about such a peace. If you grew up in the country or have ever had the opportunity to visit the country for any amount of time, you would certainly know about the morning dew. I loved spending time with my Grandmother in Kentucky during the summer. I experienced so much that was unfamiliar to the city. Some mornings, before the hot humid weather set in, my Grandmother and I would go on the porch and enjoy tea as we sat together in her favorite swing. The activity that goes on in the morning is absolutely amazing to watch; from the birds, humming and otherwise, to the bees and all the other little creatures. From the porch, you could see droplets of water that had formed on everything, these droplets reminded me of diamonds as they sparkled from the sunlight that slowly arose on the blades of grass, the roses, the leaves, and even glistened with beauty on the artistically and meticulously spun spider web. I was always in awe and complete wonderment as I think back on how God made provisions for every living thing, including us.
Zechariah’s name is interpreted “Yahweh (God) has remembered” and he gives the people several messages from God throughout this book. Here, he is reminding the people about God’s promises of mercy and His faithfulness in keeping His word to them. This is a wonderful message, as he tells them that God wants to restore and reassure, as well as console them, His remnant, even though times were hard and trying. While reading, you sense somehow that you are hearing today’s news. God’s message was simple; their future blessings were contingent upon their present obedience. Nothing has changed about that statement, even as a believer today. His faithfulness, His mercy and His love for them (and us) is imaginable to the human psyche. God wanted them to complete the work on the temple and as they built the temple, they were building their future. By obeying, he tells them that the seed or what you sow in Him will be prosperous and He in turn would pour out His blessings on them, their future, their fields, their vineyards, they would receive it in abundance, an increase and possess all these things! What an encouragement to the people of God.
What an encouragement for us as well because it applies to our lives as believers today. When we sow our lives in Him, be obedient to His Word, we will be prosperous, successful, and rich beyond measure (this is not to be taken in the monetary sense, even though He is able to make that happen as well); we will flourish and thrive through Him, through His Word; in our purpose and in our ministry. In turn, He will pour out His blessings on us, our children, our families, our future, our fields, our vineyards, and we will receive it in abundance and to top it off, He said we would possess all these things! The Word says, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us (Eph 3:16-20, be sure and read those). I'm thankful that His promises of mercy and His faithfulness has been extended to me (II Cor 1:20).
Sit back and imagine a peaceful country morning, where the birds are chirping and the flowers are awakening, the bees are buzzing and the sun has not risen to its fullest potential just yet, you can see the blanket of dew that has fallen from heaven and covered everything. Now, imagine you were lying in the grass and it has fallen on you as well. Please know that just as the morning dew falls from heaven, so has God remembered us as He softly covers everything and has made every provision, concerning us.
Be encouraged today.
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
“Like the dew in the morning, gently rest upon my heart.” This song came to mind this morning and I just started singing it. Singing or just reading the words brings about such a peace. If you grew up in the country or have ever had the opportunity to visit the country for any amount of time, you would certainly know about the morning dew. I loved spending time with my Grandmother in Kentucky during the summer. I experienced so much that was unfamiliar to the city. Some mornings, before the hot humid weather set in, my Grandmother and I would go on the porch and enjoy tea as we sat together in her favorite swing. The activity that goes on in the morning is absolutely amazing to watch; from the birds, humming and otherwise, to the bees and all the other little creatures. From the porch, you could see droplets of water that had formed on everything, these droplets reminded me of diamonds as they sparkled from the sunlight that slowly arose on the blades of grass, the roses, the leaves, and even glistened with beauty on the artistically and meticulously spun spider web. I was always in awe and complete wonderment as I think back on how God made provisions for every living thing, including us.
Zechariah’s name is interpreted “Yahweh (God) has remembered” and he gives the people several messages from God throughout this book. Here, he is reminding the people about God’s promises of mercy and His faithfulness in keeping His word to them. This is a wonderful message, as he tells them that God wants to restore and reassure, as well as console them, His remnant, even though times were hard and trying. While reading, you sense somehow that you are hearing today’s news. God’s message was simple; their future blessings were contingent upon their present obedience. Nothing has changed about that statement, even as a believer today. His faithfulness, His mercy and His love for them (and us) is imaginable to the human psyche. God wanted them to complete the work on the temple and as they built the temple, they were building their future. By obeying, he tells them that the seed or what you sow in Him will be prosperous and He in turn would pour out His blessings on them, their future, their fields, their vineyards, they would receive it in abundance, an increase and possess all these things! What an encouragement to the people of God.
What an encouragement for us as well because it applies to our lives as believers today. When we sow our lives in Him, be obedient to His Word, we will be prosperous, successful, and rich beyond measure (this is not to be taken in the monetary sense, even though He is able to make that happen as well); we will flourish and thrive through Him, through His Word; in our purpose and in our ministry. In turn, He will pour out His blessings on us, our children, our families, our future, our fields, our vineyards, and we will receive it in abundance and to top it off, He said we would possess all these things! The Word says, “Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us (Eph 3:16-20, be sure and read those). I'm thankful that His promises of mercy and His faithfulness has been extended to me (II Cor 1:20).
Sit back and imagine a peaceful country morning, where the birds are chirping and the flowers are awakening, the bees are buzzing and the sun has not risen to its fullest potential just yet, you can see the blanket of dew that has fallen from heaven and covered everything. Now, imagine you were lying in the grass and it has fallen on you as well. Please know that just as the morning dew falls from heaven, so has God remembered us as He softly covers everything and has made every provision, concerning us.
Be encouraged today.
Until the morning, be blessed,
Cynde
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