Re-gather, Restore, Return

"I will strengthen the house of Judah, And I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back, Because I have mercy on them. They shall be as though I had not cast them aside; For I am the Lord their God, And I will hear them. 7Those of Ephraim shall be like a mighty man, And their heart shall rejoice as if with wine. Yes, their children shall see it and be glad; Their heart shall rejoice in the Lord. 8I will whistle for them and gather them, For I will redeem them; And they shall increase as they once increased".

                                                                                Zechariah 10:6-8. NKJV

Today, I want to address the people who, as the term puts it, have done the 'Backslide'. Something in their walk with God has caused them to walk away. It may be that they have lost their belief because of a hurtful experience, one where they had prayed for help and relief but, none came, so they have given up on God. It may be because the leadership have been very hard, strict or dictatorial and they have felt that if God is like this, 'I don't want to know'. It also may be that they have felt neglected in church because the people have had there own personal groups and they have not been able to be accepted in. It could also be a host of other things that have caused them to walk away and have a good time, rather like the Prodigal son in Luke 15. 

Here in this scripture, God's people had been neglected and were wandering around like lost sheep because the leaders were speaking dreams and false talk to them. Consequently, they were receiving the wrong side of who God really is. Therefore, God decided to do something about it and began a re-gathering plan that would offer restoration  and make their return to Him a wonderful thing.

In Chapter 10:2 we see that God was annoyed with the leaders, because the people were wandering around like lost sheep. They were in trouble because they had no shepherd to teach them God's Word and nurture them in their walk. Now this piece of scripture describes a Messiah who will visit His flock and will make them as the royal horse in the battle. From Him will come the Cornerstone (Jesus), the Tent Peg (Jesus), the Battle Bow and the Ruler (Jesus). Jesus will reunite and restore His people and they will walk in His ways. Their children will see this and rejoice v7. What a witness. I love what God says in verse 8 'I will whistle for them and gather them.' I can imagine this; He may even go 'Pssst' as He calls them. That's brilliant and I believe it.

There will be a great re-gathering as the people return to Jesus in the End Times. However, before that, we need to persuade the people who have fallen away to return. Probably, you know some of them. Why not get hold of their email and send them this teaching. It may show them that they are not the only ones but, there is a way back and He is whistling to them.

You may have fallen away from Jesus and you may be reading this. Jesus loves you; forget about the people at this moment. Concentrate on Jesus and allow Him to heal your anger - your wounds or whatever else you feel. He won't let you down, you may have thought this but, truly, He hasn't. Allow Him to explain to you the truth. No one else has to know. Once you have listened to Him, you don't have to go back to a particular fellowship; there are many to choose from. Ask God to show you the right one. But get right with Jesus right now. He misses you and, I think you miss Him too.

If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now

Lord Jesus, I have sinned. I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today. In Jesus' Name. Amen
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