What does "I am coming" in Zechariah 2:10 reveal about God's promises? Setting the Scene Zechariah receives a vision of a man measuring Jerusalem’s boundaries (Zechariah 2:1-2). The city, once in ruins after exile, will overflow with people and livestock (v. 4). Into that hopeful picture the LORD declares, “Shout for joy, O daughter of Zion, for I am coming, and I will dwell among you” (Zechariah 2:10). Key Phrase: “I am coming” • Not a vague reassurance—God states a concrete, time-anchored promise. • The verb form signals decisive action already set in motion. • The speaker is “the LORD” (Yahweh), guaranteeing certainty (Isaiah 46:11). Promises Wrapped Inside the Words 1. God’s Personal Presence • “I will dwell among you” parallels earlier tabernacle language (Leviticus 26:11-12). • After exile, Israel feared abandonment; the promise re-establishes intimacy. • Foreshadows the incarnate Messiah—“Immanuel” (Matthew 1:23). 2. Covenant Faithfulness Reinforced • God’s covenant with Abraham and David required His nearness (Genesis 17:7; 2 Samuel 7:13). • “I am coming” shows He hasn’t annulled those covenants despite Israel’s failures (Malachi 3:6). 3. Immediate Restoration and Protection • In context, Jerusalem will be “a wall of fire around her” (Zechariah 2:5). • His coming means security far beyond human fortifications (Psalm 46:5). 4. Global Salvation Vision • The next verse: “Many nations will join themselves to the LORD in that day” (Zechariah 2:11). • God’s arrival opens the door for Gentiles, anticipating Acts 10 and Ephesians 2:11-13. 5. Messianic and Eschatological Fulfillment • First Advent: Jesus enters history, literally God coming to dwell (John 1:14). • Second Advent: “Behold, I am coming soon” (Revelation 22:12) mirrors Zechariah’s language. • Final state: “The dwelling place of God is with man” (Revelation 21:3). Why It Matters Today • Assurance: The same God keeps every word; past fulfillments guarantee future ones. • Confidence: His presence is our courage in uncertain times (Hebrews 13:5-6). • Mission: Because He is coming again, we live expectantly and invite others to Him (2 Peter 3:9-12). |
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