What does Zechariah 6:9 teach about God's communication with His people today? Setting the Scene • Zechariah 6:9: “The word of the LORD also came to me, saying:” • After vivid visions (6:1-8), the book pauses to note that God now speaks again—directly, clearly, purposefully. Key Observations from the Verse • “The word of the LORD” – a recognizable, authoritative message, not human musing. • “Came to me” – God initiates; the prophet simply receives. • “Also” – divine communication is not a one-time event; God speaks repeatedly. • “Saying” – what follows is verbal, intelligible, capable of being recorded. Timeless Principles on Divine Communication 1. God still chooses to speak. • Scripture repeatedly shows this pattern (Jeremiah 1:4; Ezekiel 1:3). 2. God’s primary medium today is His written Word. • “All Scripture is God-breathed” (2 Timothy 3:16). • “Long ago God spoke… in these last days He has spoken to us by His Son” (Hebrews 1:1-2). 3. God speaks with clarity and authority. • The same authority evident in Zechariah accompanies every biblical text (Psalm 19:7-9). 4. God’s communication demands a response of faith and obedience. • Zechariah immediately obeys the next commands (6:10-15); so should believers today (James 1:22). Practical Applications for Today’s Believers • Expect God to address you through daily, prayerful Bible intake. • Approach Scripture as an active dialogue: listen, then respond in obedience. • Test every impression or teaching by the written Word (Acts 17:11). • Trust that Scripture is sufficient; no new authoritative revelation is needed (2 Peter 1:19-21). Supporting Scriptures • John 14:26 – the Spirit illumines Christ’s words. • Hebrews 4:12 – the Word is “living and active.” • Isaiah 55:11 – His Word accomplishes His purpose. • Revelation 22:18-19 – a caution against adding to or subtracting from God’s revelation. |
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