What practical steps can we take to align with God's will in Zechariah 14:12? Setting the Scene “Now this will be the plague with which the LORD will strike all the peoples who have waged war against Jerusalem: their flesh will rot while they are still standing on their feet, their eyes will rot in their sockets, and their tongues will rot in their mouths.” (Zechariah 14:12) Key Truths Revealed • God personally defends Jerusalem and judges nations that oppose His plan (Zechariah 14:3–4). • The judgment is literal, severe, and inescapable, underscoring His holiness and sovereignty (Isaiah 66:14–16). • Aligning with God means refusing to oppose what He has established and embracing His purposes (Psalm 2:12). Practical Steps to Align with God’s Will 1. Submit to the Lordship of Christ – Acknowledge Jesus as Messiah now rather than face judgment later (Philippians 2:10–11). 2. Bless, not Curse, God’s Covenant People – Speak and act for the spiritual and physical well-being of Israel (Genesis 12:3; Romans 11:17–18). 3. Stand Firm on Biblical Truth – Refuse to compromise when the culture opposes God’s revealed plan (Ephesians 6:13–14). 4. Cultivate a Holy Fear of God – Let the reality of literal judgment motivate reverent obedience (Hebrews 12:28–29). 5. Practice Repentance as a Lifestyle – Regularly confess sin so no foothold of rebellion remains (1 John 1:9; James 4:8). 6. Intercede for the Nations – Pray that enemies of God become disciples instead of targets of wrath (1 Timothy 2:1–4). 7. Proclaim the Coming Day of the Lord – Warn and win souls by sharing the gospel faithfully (2 Corinthians 5:11; Jude 23). 8. Live with Eternal Perspective – Invest time, talent, and treasure in what survives past the Day of the Lord (Matthew 6:19–21). 9. Pursue Unity within the Body of Christ – Join fellow believers in honoring God’s agenda rather than human politics (John 17:22–23). 10. Watch for Christ’s Return – Stay alert, ready, and hope-filled as prophecy marches toward fulfillment (Luke 21:36). Living It Out Today • Start each day by affirming, “Lord, Your purposes stand; align my thoughts, words, and decisions with them.” • Measure every commitment—personal, financial, relational—by whether it aids or resists what God is doing in and through Jerusalem, the church, and the spread of the gospel. • Celebrate the nations God is saving while never forgetting He will also judge all opposition. Encouraging Promise “For God has not appointed us to wrath, but to obtain salvation through our Lord Jesus Christ.” (1 Thessalonians 5:9) |
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