Zechariah 6:12 Tell him this is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘Here is the man whose name is the Branch, and he will branch out from his place and build the temple of the Lord.
Commentary posits that this section is referring to the Messiah and mentions John 15:5: “I am the vine; you are the branches…” as corroboration supporting the point. It makes sense. And the image of Christ as a branch is a lovely one.
Zechariah 6:13 It is he who will build the temple of the Lord, and he will be clothed with majesty and will sit and rule on his throne. And he will be a priest on his throne. And there will be harmony between the two.’
Colossians 2:7 furthers this idea of Christ as the branch to which we cling in that it reminds us of our role. Christ is the branch and we must root ourselves in Him. Sinking our roots deep into Him allows our faith to grow strong and allows us to overflow with thankfulness.
Zechariah 6:14 The crown will be given to Heldai, Tobijah, Jedaiah and Hen son of Zephaniah as a memorial in the temple of the Lord.
Lord, I am just barely enough of a gardener to know that even the loveliest flowers will fail without strong roots and even the tiniest, scrappiest remnant can thrive again for the same reason. Help me to root myself deeply in You so that I may flourish in the tasks You have placed before me. Help me to give you the glory. Always. Amen.
Zechariah 6:15 Those who are far away will come and help to build the temple of the Lord, and you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. This will happen if you diligently obey the Lord your God.”
Have a blessed day. I love you.