This is what the Lord Almighty says: “In those days ten people from all languages and nations will take firm hold of one Jew by the hem of his robe and say, ‘Let us go with you, because we have heard that God is with you.’” Zech. 8:23
Lord Jesus, watching so many nations rally to support Ukraine has reminded me of your promise of the greatest “rally” underway in history. History is all about your commitment to redeem an every-nation Bride for yourself. This is the pre-text, sub-text, context, and final text of all that matters. It’s happening right now—in Ukraine, Russia, and everywhere on this Saturday in March 2022.
Indeed, you are fulfilling this great hope, for you are the emphatic “Yes” to every promise God has made (2 Cor. 1:21). You are the “one Jew” in Zechariah’s vision—the promised Messiah, the Lord who became the Lamb, our substitute to trust before you are our model to follow.
“Ten people from all languages and nations” doesn’t mean merely 9 +1. It’s a round number, a perfect number, a whole number—a numeric hint of the vision you later gave the Apostle John. “I saw a vast crowd, too great to count, from every nation and tribe and people and language, standing in front of the throne and before the Lamb. They were clothed in white robes…” (Rev. 7:9).
Hallelujah, we don’t just “take hold of the hem of your robe,” you clothe us in a robe of your perfect righteousness. Magnify your name in our midst and hearts. Humble, gladden, and focus us. Stop this war. Come back soon, Jesus. So Very Amen.