The Man Who is Measuring Jerusalem

When Tom Haggai went off to college, his dad said to him: “Remember, son, God is more interested in you than anything you’ll do, but whatever you do, do it well, for you never know when God is standing in the shadows measuring you for a bigger opportunity.” … More

Measuring

The third vision of the surveyor (the man with the measuring tape) is divided as follows:

  1. The details of the vision (vv.1-4).
  2. The explanation of the vision (v. 5).
  3. The prophetic exhortation of the vision (vv.6-12).
  4. The proper response of the vision (v.13).

The man with the measuring line symbolizes the hope of a rebuilt Jerusalem and a restored people.  He was about to measure Jerusalem in preparation for her reconstruction. The day would come when the population of Jerusalem would be so great that it would overflow her boundaries (vv.3,4). However, the city will need no fortification or protection because of God’s presence (v.4b). The Lord will protect Jerusalem’s with a wall of fire (v. 5).

Beginning with verse 6 and continuing through the chapter the prophet sounds four warnings:

  1. All exiles in Babylon need to hasten to return to Jerusalem (vv.6,7).
  2. God will judge the nations that have scattered Israel (vv.8,9). 
  3. God will bless many nations through Israel (vv. 10-12).
  4. All mankind should be in silent obedience to the Lord (v.13).
How do we measure up? Are we measuring up according to God’s standards or are we relying upon the changing standards of man? Use the Word of God as your measurement. Use Jesus as your standard. That’s the only way that you will really measure up to what God wants you to be.

Application

I need to be careful how I treat or measure Christians because that is the way I am treating God.

Zechariah 2:1-13 (English Standard Version)


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