Deaf Devo - The Deaf Missions in Council Bluffs, Iowa, United States for Wednesday, 19 July 2017 "Minor Prophets (12)" Bible Reading: Zechariah 1:1-6
Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month of the second year of Daryavesh, the following message from Adonai came to Z’kharyah the son of Berekhyah, the son of ‘Iddo, the prophet: 2 “Adonai was extremely angry with your ancestors. 3 Therefore, tell them that Adonai-Tzva’ot says this: ‘“Return to me,” says Adonai-Tzva’ot, “and I will return to you,” says Adonai-Tzva’ot. 4 “Don’t be like your ancestors. The earlier prophets proclaimed to them, ‘Adonai-Tzva’ot says to turn back now from your evil ways and deeds’; but they didn’t listen or pay attention to me,” says Adonai. 5 “Your ancestors, where are they? And the prophets, do they live forever? 6 But my words and my laws, which I ordered my servants the prophets, overtook your ancestors, didn’t they? Then they turned and said, ‘Adonai has dealt with us according to our ways and deeds, just as he intended to do.’”’”-------
The book of Zechariah is about the messages and visions that God gave to the prophet Zechariah. In our Bible Reading, God reminded Zechariah that his ancestors, the Israelites, had disobeyed God and turned away from Him.
In verse 3b God said, "Come back to me, and I will come back to you." Then God talked about how the Israelites had refused to come back to Him. So God punished them and sent them away from the land of Israel. Finally the Israelites repented and "came back to God" (verse 6b).
There are times in our lives when we may become distracted and turn away from God. Maybe we become involved in some sin. Or maybe we are just so busy with things in life that we don't have time for God. During those times, God reminds us that we need to come back to Him. When we return to God, He forgives us and blesses us.
Think about your life today. Are you far away from God? Turn back to God and ask Him to help you stay close to him.
"Come back to your right way of thinking and stop sinning." [1 Corinthians 15:34a]
PRAYER: Dear God, I know You love me. Please forgive me. In Jesus' name. Amen.
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