Zechariah 8-9, Isaiah 62, Revelation 16

What God said to me – You are on the verge of My final judgment where I will pour out My wrath.  I will judge Israel and cause them to return to Me and I will judge the world for its sin.  It’s going to be a horrible time, but it will be followed by a wonderful time of peace and joy as I set up My kingdom on earth.  People will be able to sit in the streets and visit and watch their children play.  They will all worship Me and will say to one another, “let us go at once and entreat the favor of the Lord and to seek the Lord of hosts.”  You, however, as My child don’t have to wait for that day.  “I AM” your King now.  “I AM” your Lord now.  “I AM” your Savior now.  You don’t have to go anywhere to seek My favor because I live in you and eagerly await your attention.  I long for the times when you slow down and put aside all of the distractions of your life and turn to Me for fellowship and guidance.  Don’t think your time with Me is for some time in the distant future.  It is now – come to Me.

Zechariah 6-7, Isaiah 61, Revelation 15

What God said to me – Are you “religious” or “spiritual” in your approach to Me?  You would think they were the same thing, but they are not.  During the time Israel was in captivity in Babylon a group of men came to Zechariah to find out how they could gain My favor.  During their years in captivity, they had continued to fast and mourn at the appropriate times as dictated by their “religion”.  The problem is that they weren’t fasting to find Me, they were fasting to get something from Me.  That is religion – to do something for Me in exchange for something I would do for you.  However, a relationship with me is not transactional – it is not quid pro quo.  There is nothing you can do to compel Me to save you or bless you.  My grace is freely given to My children.  Your relationship with Me is to be spiritual not religious.  I desire your fellowship and obedience out of love and not out of obligation.  Quit trying to please Me to get something from Me but try to please Me because you want to be in My presence and strengthen our relationship.

Zechariah 3-5, Isaiah 60, Revelation 14

What God said to me – I have told My children, the true church, to love one another – that you would be known by your love for one another.  As My child you are also to love the Jews because they are also My chosen people.  As the end approaches the attention of the world and of the enemy, Satan, is becoming more and more focused on Israel.  There is rarely a neutral response to them – they are either loved or hated.  They are hated by My enemies because I love them and chose them.  Though I have judged them harshly for their sin, I have not forgotten them.  They are still My covenant people and their day of repentance and total restoration is coming.  So, you as My child must love them and pray for them.  Pray for Israel and the peace of Jerusalem.  They are about to face a trial and tribulation greater than they have ever faced as I pour out My final judgment on them and cause them to repent and return wholeheartedly to Me.  So, love them and pray for them – you’ll be spending eternity with these, your brothers.