What does "the LORD my God will come" reveal about God's intervention? Setting of the Text “Then you will flee through My mountain valley… Then the LORD my God will come, and all the holy ones with Him.” (Zechariah 14:5) • Zechariah foresees a future siege of Jerusalem, divine deliverance, and the Messiah’s reign. • The phrase is spoken in the first person by the prophet, underscoring personal trust: “my God.” • It points beyond any past historical event to a climactic, literal intervention at the end of the age. Meaning of “the LORD my God will come” • “The LORD” (YHWH) stresses God’s covenant name—He is eternally self-existent and faithful. • “My God” personalizes the promise; deliverance flows from relationship, not abstraction. • “Will come” (future, active) affirms a decisive arrival—God does not merely influence history; He steps into it. What This Reveals About God’s Intervention • Certain—“will come” leaves no doubt; God’s rescue is guaranteed. • Personal—Zechariah owns the promise; every believer may do the same (cf. Psalm 118:28). • Visible and bodily—parallel to Acts 1:11; just as Jesus ascended physically, He returns physically. • Accompanied—“all the holy ones with Him” includes angels (Matthew 25:31) and redeemed saints (1 Thessalonians 3:13). • Victorious—His arrival ends the siege, splits the Mount of Olives (Zechariah 14:4), and establishes His kingdom (v. 9). • Covenant-keeping—fulfills promises to Abraham (Genesis 17:7-8) and David (2 Samuel 7:12-16). • Protective—God acts as Warrior-King (Exodus 15:3; Revelation 19:11-16). • Restorative—His coming launches a renewed creation (Isaiah 35:1-10). Related Scriptures Confirming the Theme • Exodus 3:7-8—“I have surely seen… so I have come down to rescue them.” • Isaiah 35:4—“Behold, your God will come with vengeance… He will save you.” • Psalm 46:1—“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble.” • John 14:3—“I will come again and receive you to Myself.” • 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17—“The Lord Himself will descend from heaven… and so we will always be with the Lord.” • Revelation 22:12—“Behold, I am coming soon, and My reward is with Me.” Takeaway Applications • Trust: God’s future intervention assures present faithfulness—He has not abandoned His people. • Hope: History is moving toward the visible reign of Christ, not chaos. • Courage: Because the Lord will come, believers can stand firm amid trials (1 Corinthians 15:58). • Worship: The certainty of His arrival invites continual praise and readiness (Titus 2:13-14). |
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