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Zechariah. A Crown On The Work. 6:9-15. 28 January 2025

Zec 6:9 Then the word of Yahweh was addressed to me as follows,
10 'Collect silver and gold from the exiles, from Heldai, Tobijah and Jedaiah,
then (you yourself go the same day) go to the house of Josiah son of Zephaniah,
who has arrived from Babylon.
11 Then, taking the silver and gold,
make a crown
and place it on the head of the high priest Joshua son of Jehozadak.
12 And say this to him,
"Yahweh Sabaoth says this:
Here is a man whose name is Branch;
where he is,
there will be a branching out (and he will rebuild Yahweh's sanctuary).
13 Yes, he is the one who will rebuild Yahweh's sanctuary;
he will wear the royal insignia
and sit on his throne and govern, with a priest on his right.
Perfect peace will reign between these two.
14 And the crown will serve Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah and the son of Zephaniah
as a memorial of favour in Yahweh's sanctuary.
15 And those now far away
will come and work on the building of Yahweh's sanctuary."
'Then you will know that Yahweh Sabaoth has sent me to you.
It will happen if you diligently obey the voice of Yahweh your God.'

Craftsman Zechariah

The visionary himself should make a crown of silver and gold. Not an easy task.

More Workers

God will send more workers as a confirmation of the vision. Again, there is an 'if.' The requirement is, 'diligent obedience to the voice of God.'

Prayer

Jesus, guide me into paths of obedience. Instruct me where I need to repent.