Zechariah 9  In this message, the Lord speaks about the enemies of Israel and how He will deal with each of them.  Then, suddenly, a song of praise jumps out.. "Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O daughter of Jerusalem! Indeed your king is coming to you; He is just and endowed with salvation, humble and mounted on a donkey, even on a colt, the foal of a donkey." ( v9) 

We know who this is!  We know that He came into Jerusalem just like Zechariah prophesied. We know.. and rejoice that the King has come and that He is coming once again.  He will fulfill the rest of Zechariah's message from verse 10 .. " and He will speak peace to the nations; and His dominion will be from sea to sea, and from the River to the ends of the earth."  Hallelujah !

The message continues to be good news!  The Lord intends to deliver Israel.. "because of the blood of My covenant with you.. "  

He will set the prisoners free. (v11)

He will restore what was lost. (v12)

He will fight for them and with them. (v13-14)

He will defend them. (v15)

" And the Lord their God will save them in that day as the flock of His people; For they are as the stones of a crown, sparkling in His land. For what comeliness and beauty will be theirs!" (v16-17)

There is a day coming.. when we will see the beauty of Jerusalem with all the splendor of heaven.. All because Jesus came.. and He is coming again!

Father in heaven, thank You for this living hope that we have in Christ Jesus the King. We long for that day and pray that You will prepare us according to the Word and by Your Spirit. We pray for many who do not have such hope.. that You would bring them to repentance.. and give them new life in Christ.  Bring revival by the power of Your Spirit who dwells among us and in us. In Jesus' name we pray.Amen.