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A Picture of Jesus in Zechariah

Today’s Through the Bible Reading: Zechariah 1-6

I absolutely love the account of Joshua the High Priest that's found in today’s reading. This story holds a precious picture of how God provides for us, forgives our sins, and wipes away our filth. In Zechariah chapter 3 we find a vision of Joshua the high priest standing before the Lord with Satan there accusing him. That’s what Satan does – he’s the accuser and loves to bring up our faults and failures. Well, Joshua was standing there dressed in filthy clothes and Satan was sure to point that out. Sound familiar? That was us before we were cleansed by the blood of Jesus and clothed in His righteousness! (Rom 5:10; 1 John 2:2; 1 John 4:10).

The Lord didn't listen to Satan's accusations agai

nst Joshua, He provided Joshua with rich garments (Zech 3:4) and took away his sin. So too He’s taken away our dirt and grime and clothed us in Him. (1 John 1:9)

Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new. 2 Cor 5:17

Joshua didn’t defeat Satan by providing his own defense or by pulling out a sword and fighting – he simply stood and God spoke on His behalf and in His authority, providing Joshua with what he needed, cleansing.

…Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zech 4:6

Jesus, who knew no sin, became sin so that we could be made righteous in Him (2 Cor 5:21). Amazing grace!

Dig into God’s Word today and see this great love wherewith you are loved!

by Sharon Kaselonis / All rights reserved ©