How can we trust God's deliverance as shown in Zechariah 10:11? Setting the Scene • Zechariah 10 looks ahead to Israel’s final restoration. • Verse 11 pictures God leading His people out of every future bondage just as surely as He once led them through the Red Sea. What the Verse Says “They will pass through the sea of trouble; the waves of the sea will be subdued and all the depths of the Nile will dry up. The pride of Assyria will be brought low and the scepter of Egypt will depart.” (Zechariah 10:11) Why This Promise Is Trustworthy • God names specific world powers—Assyria and Egypt—then declares their humiliation. His word never fails (Isaiah 55:10-11). • The verse echoes the Exodus, reminding us that what He has done, He will do again (Malachi 3:6). • The picture shifts from “sea of trouble” to dry ground in a single sentence, proving He controls both natural forces and political powers (Psalm 93:3-4). Historical Track Record of God’s Deliverance • Red Sea: “The waters were a wall to them on their right and on their left.” (Exodus 14:21-22) • Jordan River: “The waters… stood in a heap.” (Joshua 3:13-17) • Assyrian siege: One night the angel of the LORD struck down 185,000 (2 Kings 19:35). • Babylonian captivity: God stirred Cyrus to send Judah home (Ezra 1:1-4). Past performance guarantees future faithfulness (Psalm 77:11-15). Character of God Revealed • Sovereign: He subdues seas and kingdoms alike (Job 38:8-11). • Covenant-Keeper: He remembers His promises to Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob (Exodus 2:24). • Protector: “He who touches you touches the apple of His eye.” (Zechariah 2:8) • Warrior: “The LORD is a man of war.” (Exodus 15:3) What This Means for Us Today • No circumstance—political, personal, or spiritual—is outside His control. • Deliverance may involve passing “through” the sea, not around it, yet the waves must obey Him (Mark 4:39-41). • Prideful powers still fall before Him; His people still stand (Daniel 2:21; 1 Peter 5:6). Practices That Strengthen Our Trust • Recall past rescues: keep a written record of answered prayer (Psalm 103:2). • Rest in Scripture: meditate on Zechariah 10:11 alongside Exodus 14 and Romans 8:31-39. • Rehearse His character: praise Him for sovereignty, faithfulness, and might (Psalm 145). • Remain obedient: walk forward even when the sea hasn’t parted yet, as Israel did (Exodus 14:15-16). |
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