And I will pour out on the house of David and the
inhabitants of Jerusalem a spirit of grace and supplication. They will look on
me, the one they have pierced, and they will mourn for him as one mourns for an
only child, and grieve bitterly for him as one grieves for a firstborn son.
12:10
Footnote: The Holy Spirit was poured out at Pentecost, 50
days after Christ's resurrection. Zechariah calls the Spirit "a spirit of grace
and supplication." It is this Spirit who convicts us of sin, reveals to us
God's righteousness and judgment, and helps us as we pray. "In the same way,
the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for,
but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express"
(Romans 8:26). Ask God to fill you with his Spirit.
On that day a fountain will be opened to the house
of David and the inhabitants of Jerusalem, to cleanse them from sin and
impurity. 13:1
Footnote: There will be a never-ending supply of God's
mercy, forgiveness, and cleansing power. This picture of a fountain is similar
to the never-ending stream flowing out from the temple (Ezekiel 47:1). The
fountain is used in Scripture to symbolize God's forgiveness. In John 4, Jesus
tells of his "living water" that satisfies completely. Are you spiritually
thirsty? Do you need to experience God's forgiveness? Drink from the fountain
-- ask Jesus to forgive you and give you his salvation.
A day of the Lord is coming when your plunder will
be divided among you. 14:1
Footnote: Many times in the Bible we are encouraged to
watch for the day of the Lord. What if you knew exactly when this would
happen? Would you live differently? Christ could return at any moment. Be
ready for him by studying the Scriptures carefully and by making sure that you
live as he intends -- in obedience and spiritual readiness.
Keep reading -- 85 days left!
All footnotes taken from the Life Application Study Bible, NIV
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