Gracious God who Delivers Us
Though horrible judgment would
fall on Israel’s neighbours, Israel
would be preserved for the long-
awaited day of her Messiah’s arrival.
The King of Zion would come
riding upon the colt of a donkey
to defend His people and defeat
His enemies just as He promised.
Zechariah closes his prophecy
with a breathtaking panorama of
events in store for Israel in that day.
Lord, help us to Be Gracious:
Rejoice greatly O daughter of Zion
Behold your King is coming to you;
He is just and having salvation,
Lowly & riding on a donkey(Zech9:9)
In that day the Lord will defend
the inhabitants of Jerusalem…
And I will pour on the house of David
and the inhabitants of Jerusalem
the Spirit of Grace and supplication;
then they will look on Me
whom they pierced. Yes they
will mourn for Him as one mourns
for his only son (Zech 12:8, 10).
In that day a fountain shall be
opened for the house of David
and for the inhabitants of Jerusalem
for sin and uncleanness (Zech 13:1)
Lord Jesus, You came so gently
and humbly to us Your people;
and the world senselessly crucified
You instead of bowing to You.
In Your grace and mercy forgive
us Lord and grant our eyes the
vision to see You are a good King.
In Your power, help us overcome
resistance & rebellion; and lead
us under Your loving rule. Amen.
Lord Jesus, we look forward to the
day when You reign as King on earth.
Meanwhile, our hearts are burdened
over those who yet to know You.
Spirit, help us to bring them, out
of unbelief, out of hardness, out of
rebellion to the cleansing fountain.
This we desire for we know You are
not willing any should perish but
all will come to repentance. Amen.
Lord Jesus, thank You so much
for Your sacrifice on the cross;
for without the shedding of blood
there can be no remission of sin.
Thank You that because of Your
great act of love, we have our sins
washed away & receive restoration
of relationship with Father God.
Spirit of Christ, we ask Your enabling
for apart from U we can do nothing.
And in gratitude we declare Your
redeeming love thru our lives. Amen