Today’s Text: Zechariah 6:1-7
“Behold, four chariots were coming forth from between the two mountains…The angel replied to me, ‘These are the four spirits of heaven, going forth after standing before the Lord of all the earth…They patrolled the earth.”
Words of Ministry
In Bible times, chariots were advanced military weapons, transporting armies and spreading fear. Chariots also enabled people to communicate quickly across long distances.
Chariots were central to the vision God gave Zechariah. He saw God sending out four chariots, “the four spirits of heaven,” who stood in His presence. They were sensitive to His leading and direction, always ready to obey His guidance.
These chariots symbolize the many ways God works in the world and the many kinds of messengers He uses to accomplish His purposes. They were sent to “patrol” the earth, moving among men and nations, reviewing world conditions, examining how people lived.
This message cuts across time and cultures. It gives us insight into the way God has looked at the world in history and how He looks at the world today. Men may think they can ignore God in their plans, but they cannot hide from Him. He knows their thoughts, their words spoken in secret, even their motives.
Today, remember that God is watching you and all you do. He has a plan for you, and for the world. It’s a plan that He’s unfolding step by step, day by day, until it’s fulfilled.
Ask God to help prepare you for the probing work of His Spirit. You can know that His “chariots” are being sent from His throne to deliver messages…for you… messages of comfort, insight, conviction and reproof, direction and warning.
Seek to live according to His Word. Also, remember that you can trust Him. Nothing happens without His knowledge, and His plans are sure.
| PRAYER: Father, help me to be sensitive to Your messages for me. I commit my life and resources to You. Use me to impact lives for Your Kingdom. In Jesus’ name. Amen. |
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