AUG 26

Zechariah 8:3-8
Memorise Zechariah 8:22-23
“many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD”

WHAT WILL THE MILLENNIUM BE LIKE? (III)

5.         As the United Nations Headquarters in New York City shall be no more, and Jerusalem will take its place by virtue of Christ’s seat of government being established there, many Old Testament prophecies on His millennial rule must needs focus on the restoration of Jerusalem. Apart from Isaiah 2:2-4 and Micah 4:1-4 quoted in previous readings, here is an extended description of Restored Jerusalem according to Zechariah 8:3-8: “Thus saith the LORD; I am returned unto Zion, and will dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and Jerusalem shall be called a city of truth; and the mountain of the LORD of hosts the holy mountain. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; There shall yet old men and old women dwell in the streets of Jerusalem, and every man with his staff in his hand for very age. And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets thereof. 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. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Behold, I will save my people from the east country, and from the west country; And I will bring them, and they shall dwell in the midst of Jerusalem: and they shall be my people, and I will be their God, in truth and in righteousness”. Also, “Yea, many people and strong nations shall come to seek the LORD of hosts in Jerusalem, and to pray before the LORD. Thus saith the LORD of hosts; In those days it shall come to pass, that ten men shall take hold out of all languages of the nations, even shall take hold of the skirt of him that is a Jew, saying, We will go with you: for we have heard that God is with you” (Zechariah 8:22-23).

That people from the whole world will be led by Jews to come to the Lord in Jerusalem is beginning to be fulfilled in our day is reflected in an increasing number of pilgrims visiting the Holy Land. Many of the tourists that travel to Israel today are there as pilgrims. Jerusalem today is a flourishing city. Are these not signs that Christ will soon come to take over His inheritance?

Thought: Jerusalem is God’s city of peace to the world only when Christ the Prince of peace returns to sit on David’s throne.
Prayer: O Lord Jesus, come back soon.