Today we conclude our sermon series in the OT book of Zechariah called "Visions of Hope." Zechariah was a priest who returned from exile to help rebuild the temple in Jerusalem. Zechariah’s visions gave the people hope that God’s ultimate purpose is to restore. His vision was not just about the second temple and the people of his day. His prophecies pointed ahead to a time when God’s Spirit would indwell His people. When the people of God would become the temple of God.
The day of the Lord causes us to think beyond our own present circumstances and the problems of today. All of the things that we are facing, whether personal problems or current events, are part of a much bigger problem of sin and God’s plan is for redemption and restoration. The big picture is that God is preparing a people who will represent Him on earth and who will partner with Him in bringing about His purpose. The day of the Lord is going to be a day of cleansing, it will be a day of battle, but ultimately it will also be a day of victory for those who have centered their lives on Jesus Christ.
