10-19-06 Zechariah 12:8

Zechariah 12:8 (KJ21)
In that day shall the LORD defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem; and he that is feeble among them at that day shall be as David, and the house of David shall be as God, as the angel of the LORD before them.

Zechariah 12:8 (NAS)
In that day the LORD will defend the inhabitants of Jerusalem, and the one who is feeble among them in that day will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the angel of the LORD before them.

Zechariah 12:8 (NIVUS)
On that day the LORD will shield those who live in Jerusalem, so that the feeblest among them will be like David, and the house of David will be like God, like the Angel of the LORD going before them.

Zechariah 12:8 (NLT)
On that day the LORD will defend the people of Jerusalem; the weakest among them will be as mighty as King David! And the royal descendants will be like God, like the angel of the LORD who goes before them!

A good healthy hedge has such thick growth that it is usually impossible to see through it. Hedges also usually continue to grow taller each year and must be kept trimmed. Many people use hedges as borders to their properties, since they are effective barriers for safety and privacy. They are not easy to scale and almost impossible to come through without a chain saw.

Did you know that Jehovah the Lord is like a hedge for you? He is always present to protect and defend you. Your enemies will never find a way over or through Him to get to you. In Him you are completely safe. He is the One who makes you dwell in peace. You can settle down, for the Lord God only has good in store for you. As you learn to endure, Adonai will use your life to teach others. He will shoot you forth as an arrow and you will direct and inform others of God's plan of redemption, restitution, and restoration.

You may feel weak and cast down, but the truth is that you are beloved of the Most High God. Like King David, you are the Lord's friend and lover. No longer do you totter and waver; you are a well built temple, the house of Almighty God. You belong to Adonai's family and a member of the King's court. You are no stranger to your Father's palace, where you find all of the strength that you need. Like the angels, you are a messenger of God, an ambassador of the Lord Jehovah. Because you continually stand before His face, God can and will dispatch you as His deputy to teach the nations. He sends you to the forefront of the battle, for you are no weakling. You go in the strength and power of God Almighty.