Honor

Zechariah 6:13 - 13 Yes, he will build the Temple of the Lord. Then he will receive royal honor and will rule as king from his throne. He will also serve as priest from his throne,[e] and there will be perfect harmony between his two roles.’

To me this is a testament to what the Lord's design for His kingdom here on earth should be exampled to the world through the ruling of kingdom principle and Priestly direction coming from the Lord, through His prophets. Our nation could learn from this example today!

I thought it pretty amazing that a kingdom such as Babylon who clearly concurred Israel was giving direction by the kings to rebuild the Temple to the Lord their God so they could provide sacrifices and worship their Lord and even receive gifts of sacrifices from the ruling body of the land by the King, first King Cyrus, then King Darius. Even more so the Governor listened and obeyed the King. They used the Local taxes to help pay for the rebuild and construction of the Temple and even for the provisions of sacrifices and offerings to the Lord their God. This is an awesome testament to the Lord their God. 

Zechariah 8:16-17 - 16 But this is what you must do: Tell the truth to each other. Render verdicts in your courts that are just and that lead to peace. 17 Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I hate all these things, says the Lord.”

I take this as a declaration to the people of how to live. We are to take our differences to the courts and be lead in justice and peace. I see in this description lawyers would not be permitted as they are today, it says don't scheme against one another and stop the lies. I see the clarity of how far our world has fallen form the Lord's direction for the courts. 

Zechariah 8:16-17 - 20 “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: People from nations and cities around the world will travel to Jerusalem. 21 The people of one city will say to the people of another, ‘Come with us to Jerusalem to ask the Lord to bless us. Let’s worship the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. I’m determined to go.’ 22 Many peoples and powerful nations will come to Jerusalem to seek the Lord of Heaven’s Armies and to ask for his blessing. 23 “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: In those days ten men from different nations and languages of the world will clutch at the sleeve of one Jew. And they will say, ‘Please let us walk with you, for we have heard that God is with you.’”

I think this is so awesome and amazing because if ya think about it this is where we are now. People from around the world travel to Israel to walk where our Savior walked and to feel the presence of the Lord upon that place or region as we walk to this place the Lord has Anointed. People also seek out those that are Jewish in decent to receive or be in the presence of the Anointed. 

Lord help me to honor you and your kingdom as your will is for it. Please help me to go to your Anointed land and walk with Holy Spirit where your Son walked. I just wish to be in your presence even more so and revel in your Spirit. Thank you Father, I ask all in the holy precious name above all names, Christ Jesus, Amen!