Zechariah 2 -- Jesus Talking About Us In The Old Testament!

Zechariah is given another night vision.  The Angel of the Lord, Jesus Christ in pre-incarnate form, is seen measuring Jerusalem – surveying it as only the owner and authority over it could do.  He makes an announcement that one day Jerusalem would see such expansion that the walls would be unable to contain it.  Jesus would protect it Himself, and His glory would reside there.  This would be such an encouragement to those working to rebuild the city at that time, in spite of enemy attacks.

Jesus says something here that I dearly love:  “Whoever touches you hurts what is precious to Me.”  As children of God, we are dear to His heart, and He watches over us with a strong love!

His future entrance into the city is once again announced, and He also says that people from all nations will be His people, and that we will know that God has sent Him.  What a wonderful day when the whole world understands!

Father, my heart overflows as I realize that, here in the Old Testament, You and Your Son were thinking about me – that You already knew that I’d become Yours, and that I would be precious to You, despite my sins!  Thank You for such wonderful encouragement!

Your Brother In Christ,

Gary Ford