Zech. 13:7

7 Awake [`uwr], O sword [chereb], against my shepherd [ra`ah], and against the man [geber] that is my fellow [`amiyth], saith [na'um] the LORD [Yahovah] of hosts [tsaba']: smite [nakah] the shepherd [ra`ah], and the sheep [tso'n] shall be scattered [puwts]: and I will turn [shuwb] mine hand [yad] upon the little ones [tsa`ar]. KJV-Interlinear

7 Awake, O sword, against My Shepherd, And against the man, My Associate, Declares the LORD of hosts. Strike the Shepherd that the sheep may be scattered; And I will turn My hand against the little ones. NASB

Now the context changes dramatically. We have just seen what humanity tries to do in the preceding verses. Namely, to influence society by means of worldly opinions, philosophies and so forth, all of which are from man s own imagination and invention.

And, just to make it very clear. Man did not even invent these idol patterns of thought. Satan set out that pattern. Man has just taken up what Satan started, and man has put his own embellishment on false philosophies.

The false prophets of the previous verse seek to influence and lead humanity with their false doctrines. And, as we have already seen, when times get tough, the tough prophets vanish into thin air. They are nowhere to be found.

Now we have Christ, the true prophet. And, not only is He the true prophet, but nothing in history occurs, unless He allows it to occur.

Thus the command to the sword. The sword is an instrument of judgment. It is also any instrument of execution, of a plan. God has the only wise plan. God has the only successful plan. God is the only one who can issue commands.

Jesus Christ controls history. Jesus Christ in His deity commands the sword of judgment as well as the sword of salvation. The sword is commanded against the Shepherd, who is the Messiah, who is Himself, Jesus Christ.

The Shepherd is a very close friend with the speaker of this verse. He is in effect declaring that the Shepherd, and the Messiah, and the Lord, are all one and the same person. The Messiah is man. The Messiah is God. The Messiah is the unique person of the universe both God and man.

Thus, the plan of God was formulated by God, and it is executed by God, and no other. No one can change the plan. No one can alter the plan. No liberal minded politician, or news media type, no tyrant, no Hollywood star, no gang member on the street, no do-gooder in society, none of these can change that which God has ordained in the Divine Decrees in eternity past.

Though try as they may, all of the false prophets, which include all people who attempt to superimpose their views onto the world. Views, which are false, that is. None will ever succeed.

The World was hijacked by Satan way back in the Garden. Satan has tried to destroy humanity, as well as cause at least one failure in Gods character or plan. Satan has failed completely. He will never succeed.

Humanity follows this pattern by rejecting truth and adopting false opinions and interpretations of life.

The false prophets, those who would be the leaders of the world, suffer major injuries, of which they blame others for causing. Those injuries were really, self-inflicted by the decisions of people in pursuing the lies, the idols and false prophecies, of the world.

In contrast, Christ went to the Cross and suffered injuries that really were caused by others. Those same others, anyone who rejects truth, who desire to lead where they have no qualifications to lead. And thus, they try to destroy those who look to Christ the true leader, in an effort to eliminate the true followers of truth.

The results? The true followers of truth, Christians, are scattered but not destroyed. Believers have been scattered and have always existed throughout the world. In several instances in history, both Jews and Christians alike, have been scattered to the four corners of the world. Even the Apostles, except John, scattered when Christ was arrested.

The true shepherd, the true leader will re-gather all, the little ones, who have turned to Him.

He will scatter permanently, all who reject Him. Those who see themselves as bigger than the little ones.

The destruction, which the false prophet s desire against others, will become their own destiny. The leadership and influence the false prophets desire over others, will never be attained, however their excuses for failure, namely, We were but farmers, the lowest of the low, doing our jobs, will in fact become their destiny.

They are nothing in life, in Gods eyes, and they will become nothing in eternity. Their lusts for notoriety will fail, just as they use failed opinions throughout their life.

God will turn His hand against the little ones. This can be viewed in two ways. Both are a comfort for believers in Christ. In one sense, His hand turns, and surrounds, and protects those who belong to Him and around those who are obedient to Him. In the other sense, His hand strikes discipline in punishment against those who are disobedient.

The false prophets seek only for themselves. They would use the masses for their own benefit, and they will betray the masses when they are no longer needed. They only take, and they have nothing to give.

Christ, on the other hand, nurtures, teaches, and helps along all who will turn to Him. And to those, He freely gives the universe as an inheritance.

Luke 12:32

32 Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father has chosen gladly to give you the kingdom. NASB

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