Zechariah 8-9

“I will return to Zion and dwell in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City ...” (8:3). The Lord promised the returned exiles that He was not finished with Israel. They had been a “curse”, but they would be a “blessing”; the world would see God’s special presence among them (8:13, 23). God told His people to rejoice, because He was going to send His righteous and victorious king to Jerusalem, “lowly and riding on a donkey” (9:9).

“He will proclaim peace to the nations ... the Lord will save His people on that day” (9:10, 16). God’s faithful promises never fail. He is still proclaiming peace to each one of us who will give up control and receive the humble King.