Zechariah 8:19 · KJV
"Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace."
King James Version
What does Zechariah 8:19 mean? →Passage Context
17And let none of you imagine evil in your hearts against his neighbour; and love no false oath: for all these are things that I hate, saith the LORD.
18And the word of the LORD of hosts came unto me, saying,
19Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.
20Thus saith the LORD of hosts; It shall yet come to pass, that there shall come people, and the inhabitants of many cities:
21And the inhabitants of one city shall go to another, saying, Let us go speedily to pray before the LORD, and to seek the LORD of hosts: I will go also.
Reflection Questions
1
How do you find joy in your spiritual practices?
2
What does peace mean for you in your daily life?
3
When have you experienced a transformation from sorrow to joy?
Life Application
faith
Consider how you can turn your struggles into opportunities for joy in your faith.
relationships
Reach out to someone you can celebrate with, turning shared hardships into moments of joy.
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