Day 270: Zech 2:1 - 7:14

Oftentimes throughout the Bible, we see God speaking to His people through relatively cloudy and occasionally confusing visions. In the case of Zechariah, it would seem to have made more sense to some of us if God had just told him exactly what He wanted rather than showing him cryptic images and confusing metaphors. I think perhaps the reason God did this is because He didn't want Zechariah relying on his own intellect or opinions to influence what God was saying to him and through him. If God had just told Zechariah straight, there is a possibility that he may not have had as much faith in what was said and possibly assumed that it was "all in his head." But by God speaking in such a way to him, it forced him to not only listen carefully to every word, but also rely on God to explain the meaning of every piece. We must always understand that God's methods may not always make sense to our human brains, but they will always accomplish His will if we will let them.

- Lord, help me to be open to listening to You regardless of how You choose to speak to me. Help me to never put You in a box and always be willing to listen even if it doesn't make alot of sense at first. -