How should believers respond to God's revelations as seen in Zechariah 5:1? Setting the Scene Zechariah 5:1: “Again I lifted up my eyes and saw before me a flying scroll.” • Zechariah “lifted up” his eyes—an intentional act of looking for what God would show. • The scroll is “flying”—God’s word moves swiftly, unhindered, and occupies the sky for all to see. • A scroll carried covenant text (Deuteronomy 27; Jeremiah 36); here it signals God’s authoritative, written revelation, poised to expose sin and pronounce judgment (v. 3). Key Truths About God’s Revelation • God initiates revelation; we cannot discover Him by human effort alone (Isaiah 55:8-9). • His word is alive, penetrating “even to dividing soul and spirit” (Hebrews 4:12). • Everything He reveals is true, reliable, and effective: “My word… will not return to Me empty” (Isaiah 55:11). • Revelation carries both promise and warning—comfort for the obedient, judgment for the rebellious (Zechariah 5:3-4). Practical Responses for Today • Look Up Intentionally – Cultivate a heart that expects God to speak through Scripture, preaching, and providence (Psalm 119:18; Colossians 3:1-2). • Receive the Whole Scroll – Embrace every part of God’s word, even the hard sayings (Acts 20:27). – “All Scripture is God-breathed and useful” (2 Timothy 3:16). • Repent Where Convicted – The flying scroll exposed theft and false oaths; let it expose our hidden sins (Psalm 139:23-24). – Confess promptly—“If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just” (1 John 1:9). • Obey Promptly and Completely – “But be doers of the word, and not hearers only” (James 1:22). – Partial obedience is disobedience; the scroll enters the house until sin is removed (Zechariah 5:4). • Guard and Treasure the Word – Store it in the heart to avoid sin (Psalm 119:11). – Meditate day and night for stability and fruitfulness (Psalm 1:2-3). • Share the Revelation Faithfully – A flying scroll is public; so proclaim God’s truth with clarity and love (1 Peter 3:15; 2 Corinthians 5:20). Guardrails Against Neglect • Resist spiritual apathy—Zechariah had to look up; the distracted never see the scroll. • Reject selective hearing—omitting the “curse” portions robs the gospel of its urgency. • Refuse to domesticate Scripture—its flight reminds us we cannot control or limit God’s word. • Remember accountability—those who ignore the scroll face inevitable consequences (Hebrews 2:1-3). Encouragement for Ongoing Obedience • God blesses those who keep His word (John 13:17). • Obedience proves love for Christ (John 14:21). • The word works powerfully in believers (1 Thessalonians 2:13). • A life shaped by revelation stands as a clear witness in a confused world (Philippians 2:15-16). |
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