Zechariah 9:11

New International Version (NIV)

As for you, because of the blood of my covenant with you,
I will free your prisoners from the waterless pit.

For Meditation

Who are we that the King of glory would notice us? Who are we that He should consider our situation?

Having taken the highway to destruction in selfishness and rebellion, what claim was there for any of us; what right did we have with the Most High?

What hope did we have for eternity, but utter darkness and destruction? Who, in all eternity, could get any of us beyond the grave?

In that hopeless state, I heard Love say, “Yes, I will”! Mercy and grace shouted the agreement from eternity past to embrace on Calvary to take away my sins, and pave the way for the greatest reconciliation of all time.

“Am I dreaming or what”, I said. For, how could the Person I have offended in the worst way, consider such a painful and shameful rescue mission for my sake?

But you smiled and came anyway. You lived, dinned, and taught me. Yet, I betrayed you. I disappointed you when you needed me most. I deserted you when they came for you in the garden; and I swore that I never knew you. What a pathetic soul that I am! How could I deserve the grace of your suffering on the cross? Nevertheless, you did it!

You endured my suffering and shame because Love had said “Yes”. You bled and died because mercy and grace had kissed before time begun. You buried my sins in the grave and drew me out of the bottomless pit in your resurrection – giving me victory over death, my tormentor for ages past.

In my wonder, you said to me, “I did it all for you. I have covenanted with you in my blood, and I will see you soon in My Father’s house. But until then, go call others to come and drink from my eternal fountain of love.” With that, you left me, but not alone. Israel missed you (Zech. 9:9-11); but I didn’t!

So, thank you for the Comforter you gave to chaperon us to the Wedding Feast of the Lamb (Rev. 19:9), beautifully adorned in your garment of righteousness (Is. 61:10). Thank you that because of the covenant in your blood (Lk. 22:20), we can live with our heads held high; trusting in your faithful promises, and looking forward to that day, when you will drink the fruit of the vine anew with us in your Father, and our Father’s Kingdom (Matt. 26:29).

Until then, we give you our all. However, because of our weaknesses, sustain us by your grace till you come, our Lord and Savior King. Amen!

Shalom