Contemplative Bible Reading

Zechariah 8:23 (New International Version)

²³ This is what the LORD Almighty says: “In those days ten men from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, ‘Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you.’ “

The LORD is speaking through the prophet Zechariah. The LORD is promising better times for the Jews. There will be a day when people will want to walk with the Jews because

we have heard that God is with you

This is a simple reason for wanting to be with someone. The LORD is with that person. Blessings will abound.

Fast forward to today. The LORD is with Christians. Do non-Christians see the LORD with us? Do non-Christians want to hold them hem of our robes and walk with us? If these answers to these questions are “no,” perhaps we should examine how we live as Christians.