The Bottom Line

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This morning as I finish reading the minor prophet, Zechariah, I am most intrigued by the three primary temporal dimensions spanned: Israel's past history of rebellion and exile, the prophet's immediate present in the post-exilic Persian period (520–518 BC), and an expansive future-looking eschatological (end-times) horizon.

So much correlation can be found around the life experience of Jesus (their king riding in on a donkey, then later pierced).

As well, John the Revelator picks up similar thoughts as he walks toward the "last days."

Though the composition of the canon has been argued for centuries, the text interpreted across multiple languages and cultural shifts, framed at times as spiritual weaponry to justify wrong purposes, the overriding message throughout scripture is the resounding faithfulness of God across the centuries!

It seems Isreal and Judeo-Christianity serve as big picture means for demonstrating the mercies of the Lord upon mankind, yet as well, providing imagery for one's personal life and the grace for moments when il-discerned decisions are carried out.

In my own journey there have been felt disciplinary penalties for my many bad decisions, yet over time those moments have even worked for my good in ways unexplainable.

The bottom line: God is good and His mercies never failing!