Adonai Zevaot
by 'Sister Jenny'

For years the tiny state of Israel, formed in 1948, has struggled with terrorism, while other countries have turned a deaf ear to their cries for help. Interestingly, God spoke to the prophet Zechariah through eight visions more than 2,500 years ago revealing His concern for His beloved Israel.

In the first of these visions, the Lord is seen on a horse amongst myrtle trees, which represent Israel. He expresses anger that all other countries are at ease (rest) while Israel suffers. All through the Book of Zechariah, He is referred to as Adonai Zevaot, the Lord of Host, the Captain of the Army. Through these visions and symbols, God reveals His plan to bring judgment on all nations that ignore or come against Israel. It is amazing to see how so many countries are now having to fight terrorism. Some, especially the USA, now have a better understanding and give more support to Israel because of this.

Although the Book of Zechariah is only fourteen chapters long, it is one of the most quoted in this day because, next to the Book of Isaiah, it is the most loaded with powerful scriptures pointing to the Messiah in the last days. It is the book of restoration and hope.

The name, Zechariah, in Hebrew is Zachor ya, which means, “God remembers.” Just as He spoke to the prophet Isaiah with these words, “Can a woman forget a child at her breast, not show pity on the child from her womb? Even if these forget, I would not forget you. I have carved you on the palms of my hands, you walls are always before me.” (Isaiah 49:16)

As we stand with Israel while the rest of the world turns away, the Lord will stand on His word, "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you" (Genesis 12:3).

Zechariah declares the Lord’s great love for His people. "Thus says the Lord of Host, 'I am exceedingly jealous for Zion, yes, with great wrath I am jealous for her.'" (Zechariah 8:3) The jealousy of God for His people, first spoken of at the giving of the law at Sinai (Ex. 20:5), is a measure of the intensity of His love. So great is God's love that He tolerates no rivals (Ex. 34:14) and visits “great wrath” upon those who would oppose His people. In Zechariah 8:3, the Lord promises His presence among His people: “I will return to Zion and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem.”

The God of Zechariah is characterized by a loyal love that will not forget His own. We mustn't either.

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