“And 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.”
— Zechariah 8:21 KJV
Reflection on Today's Verse
It’s like the ancient version of, “Hey, we’re road-tripping to the best place ever. You in?” Imagine that excitement! Zechariah’s people weren’t just casually inviting each other to brunch; they were rallying together to pursue something bigger than themselves—the presence of God. It wasn’t just a personal quest, either. It was communal, something like a spiritual flash mob. One city tells another, and before you know it, everyone’s in on the action. It’s almost like they couldn’t stop themselves from shouting, “We need to go and see what God’s up to!”
Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Seeking God wasn’t just a thing of duty or tradition—it was a desire. This wasn’t a reluctant, “Ugh, guess we better go to church.” Nope. It was more like, “I cannot miss out on this!” There’s an urgency here, and let’s be real, we don’t always feel that urgency in our spiritual lives today. Sometimes we get more excited about a new Netflix series than seeking the Lord Almighty (no judgment—I’ve been there).
But what if we started living like these people from Zechariah’s day? What if seeking God became the most exciting part of our day, like a group of friends texting each other, “Hey, meet me at 7. We’re going to find some peace, hope, and purpose from the big guy upstairs.”
Often, we think seeking God has to be a solo, quiet, sit-in-your-room kind of deal. But this verse is a full-blown, everyone-invited, city-wide event. It’s a reminder that our faith is better when it’s shared, hyped up, and a little bit messy. It’s like saying, “God’s throwing the best party ever, and we’re not just invited, we’re supposed to bring everyone we know.”
So, next time you’re feeling spiritually “meh,” just picture a crowd of people shouting, “We’re going to meet God. Wanna come?” And trust me, you do want to go.
Personal Prayer
Dear Lord, thank You for the reminder that seeking You is not only a privilege, but a joy. Like the people in Zechariah’s time, stir up that same excitement in my heart to pursue You with passion. Let me not approach You out of duty, but with a deep desire to know You more.
Give me the courage to invite others along this journey, to share the beauty of seeking Your presence. Help me to see that faith is not a solo adventure, but something meant to be lived out in community, encouraging one another as we seek Your face.
Lord, fill me with an urgency to come before You, to lay down my distractions, and to run toward You with everything I have. I want my heart to echo, “Let us go at once to seek the Lord.” Guide me, lead me, and use me to point others toward You, so that together, we can experience the fullness of Your love and grace.
In Jesus’ name, I pray, Amen.