There is a quiet fear in us: What if I am too far gone? What if He rejects me this time? This subtle fear is like a soft hum that lingers in the back of our minds, eating away at our faith and casting shadows over God's love and promise to us. And when this fear becomes too much to bear, we might turn to the world for quick relief. The temptation of easy alternatives can feel less intimidating than facing the consequences of our actions or waiting on God's reply. However, worldly comfort is fleeting. It offers a temporal console, but it does not heal.

Zechariah 10:6 reminds us of a truth that silences our fear:

“I will strengthen the house of Judah, and I will save the house of Joseph. I will bring them back, because I have mercy on them. They shall be as though I had not cast them aside, For I am the Lord their God, and I will hear them.”

God sees our fears and answers them with loving mercy. Our God is unlike any earthly king or ruler we ever known. He is merciful and just, faithful and righteous. He is a compassionate shepherd whose heart is not quick to give up on His people. Though Israel had turned from Him and rebelled, God's message through Zechariah is one of hope, healing, and restoration. He longed to bring them back, to strengthen, save, and restore His chosen ones (Zechariah 10:6, 10:8, 10:12).

As His children, we have the privilege of calling out to Him. So, in seasons of weariness and waiting, we should seek Him and He will hear our plea (Zech 10:6).

Still, we should not walk passively with God but with actionable faith and obedience so that we will not be like the chaff that is burned (Matt 3:12). We know that Jesus will emerge victorious in this spiritual battle. But the sobering question remains: Will we be found on His side?

Jesus Himself told Peter that Satan desired to sift him like wheat. But He also said, “I have prayed for you, that your faith should not fail.” (Luke 22:31–32a). Thus, we have to hold on to His promise so that our walk will not be alone, and through Him, we will be like mighty men treading their enemies in battle as the Lord is with us (Zech 10:5).

May we be found among those who walk in His name, made mighty not by our power—but by His name (Zech 10:12).