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Will Return to Zion
The town of Bethel sent men to Zechariah
to seek the LORD’s favor. They asked if fasting in the fifth month (as was
their custom) would grant them His favor. The LORD pointed out that their
fasting did nothing but make themselves feel good. “Dispense true justice and
practice kindness and compassion each to his brother; and do not oppress the
widow or the orphan, the stranger or the poor; and do not devise evil in your
hearts against one another.” This is what would grant the LORD’s favor – not their
empty religious practices. The LORD said that He will be their God in truth and
righteousness. “The fast of the fourth, the fast of the fifth, the fast of the
seventh and the fast of the tenth months will become joy, gladness, and cheerful
feasts for the house of Judah; so, love truth and peace.” Dear Father, may we dispense
true justice and practice kindness and compassion to our brothers and sisters.
May we serve You by giving to those in need and may we love truth and peace. Help
us to be a people who represent You well and bring honor and glory to Your name.
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