A Prayer of Faithful Obedience and Divine Restoration
"And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God." - Zechariah 6:15
O Sovereign Lord,
In the quiet corners of my heart, I come before You, filled with humility and awe, knowing that You are a God who sees all and knows all. Your Word, as spoken in Zechariah 6:15, resonates within me: "And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God."
Gracious Father, I thank You for the promise that those who are far off will return and take part in the building of Your holy temple. This image brings to mind the many who feel lost, disconnected from Your presence, and estranged from the community of faith. Lord, I lift to You those who are wandering in the wilderness of despair or doubt, who have lost their way and their zeal.
May Your Spirit reach out and draw them back, as You have done for countless others throughout history. I pray that the hearts of the distant and the lost will be softened to Your calling, and that they will heed the gentle whisper of Your love. Just as You took the Israelites who were far from their homeland and brought them back to the Promised Land, Lord, I believe You can do the same for those longing for a sense of belonging and purpose.
As we picture a temple being built, help us to understand that this is not merely a physical structure, but a living testament of faith, community, and Your presence among us. We are living stones in Your house, Lord, and I pray that we may rise up together in love and commitment. Fill us with a renewed sense of purpose as we work as one body in Christ, diligently obeying Your word and fostering an environment of grace and acceptance.
O Lord, I confess that obedience is often met with challenges, distractions, and doubts. It is at times difficult to listen diligently to Your voice amid the noise of the world. I ask that You grant me, and all of us, discerning hearts to recognize Your leading. Give us the courage to step out in faith, to trust in Your instructions, even when the path ahead is unclear or fraught with obstacles. Plant in us a spirit of perseverance to follow You closely, to obey joyfully, and to submit willingly to Your divine will.
May we not just hear Your voice, but embrace it with action. Let our lives be a reflection of our dedication to You and to Your kingdom work. May we commit ourselves not just to build up the physical aspects of our faith community, but to nurture the spiritual, emotional, and relational structures among us.
Father, as You have promised that obedience leads to the fulfillment of Your purposes, I ask that You also grant us the patience to wait for Your timing. Help us understand that while we seek progress, there is beauty in the process of building. Remind us that Your plans unfold according to divine wisdom and that every moment of obedience is a step toward Your ultimate promise.
Help us to remember that the act of building Your temple is not just about our efforts, but about our submission to be used as vessels for Your glory. Teach us to celebrate the journey, to cherish the relationships built in the process, and to always look toward You as our cornerstone.
In the name of Jesus, who is the Alpha and Omega, I earnestly pray. May our hearts and hands be set to work, and may we rejoice in the truth that You, the LORD of hosts, are with us, guiding us continually.
Amen.
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Zechariah 6:15 - "And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God."
"And they that are far off shall come and build in the temple of the LORD, and ye shall know that the LORD of hosts hath sent me unto you. And this shall come to pass, if ye will diligently obey the voice of the LORD your God." - Zechariah 6:15
Zechariah 1:1-6
Zechariah 4:6 (NLT)
Zechariah 3:6 - "And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying,"
Zechariah 6:9 - "¶ And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying,"
Zechariah 6:14 - "And the crowns shall be to Helem, and to Tobijah, and to Jedaiah, and to Hen the son of Zephaniah, for a memorial in the temple of the LORD."
Zechariah 11:15 - "¶ And the LORD said unto me, Take unto thee yet the instruments of a foolish shepherd."
1 Chronicles 15:20 - "And Zechariah, and Aziel, and Shemiramoth, and Jehiel, and Unni, and Eliab, and Maaseiah, and Benaiah, with psalteries on Alamoth;"
Zechariah 14:15 - "And so shall be the plague of the horse, of the mule, of the camel, and of the ass, and of all the beasts that shall be in these tents, as this plague."
Zechariah 6:2 - "In the first chariot were red horses; and in the second chariot black horses;"
Zechariah 14:6 - "And it shall come to pass in that day, that the light shall not be clear, nor dark:"
Zechariah 6:3 - "And in the third chariot white horses; and in the fourth chariot grisled and bay horses."
Zechariah 9:6 - "And a bastard shall dwell in Ashdod, and I will cut off the pride of the Philistines."
Zechariah 6:4 - "Then I answered and said unto the angel that talked with me, What are these, my lord?"
Zechariah 1:15 - "And I am very sore displeased with the heathen that are at ease: for I was but a little displeased, and they helped forward the affliction."
Zechariah 8:15 - "So again have I thought in these days to do well unto Jerusalem and to the house of Judah: fear ye not."
Zechariah 6:6 - "The black horses which are therein go forth into the north country; and the white go forth after them; and the grisled go forth toward the south country."
Zechariah 3: 6 Then the Angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying,
Zechariah 3: 6 Then the Angel of the LORD admonished Joshua, saying,
Zechariah 6:11 - "Then take silver and gold, and make crowns, and set them upon the head of Joshua the son of Josedech, the high priest;"
Zechariah 7:6 - "And when ye did eat, and when ye did drink, did not ye eat for yourselves, and drink for yourselves?"
"And the angel of the LORD protested unto Joshua, saying," - Zechariah 3:6
"¶ And the word of the LORD came unto me, saying," - Zechariah 6:9
Zechariah 5:6 - "And I said, What is it? And he said, This is an ephah that goeth forth. He said moreover, This is their resemblance through all the earth."
Zechariah 6:10 - "Take of them of the captivity, even of Heldai, of Tobijah, and of Jedaiah, which are come from Babylon, and come thou the same day, and go into the house of Josiah the son of Zephaniah;"
Zechariah 8:6 - "Thus saith the LORD of hosts; If it be marvellous in the eyes of the remnant of this people in these days, should it also be marvellous in mine eyes? saith the LORD of hosts."
Zechariah 6:5 - "And the angel answered and said unto me, These are the four spirits of the heavens, which go forth from standing before the Lord of all the earth."
Zechariah 4:6 (ESV) Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.
Zechariah 9:15 - "The LORD of hosts shall defend them; and they shall devour, and subdue with sling stones; and they shall drink, and make a noise as through wine; and they shall be filled like bowls, and as the corners of the altar."