“Then another message came to me from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies: ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: My love for Mount Zion is passionate and strong; I am consumed with passion for Jerusalem!’
‘And now the Lord says; I am returning to Mount Zion, and I will live in Jerusalem. Then Jerusalem will be called the Faithful City; the mountain of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies will be called the holy Mountain.'” (vv. 1-3, NLT)
‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: All this may seem impossible to you now, a small remnant of God’s people. But is it impossible for Me? says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.'” (v 6, NLT)
‘For this is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: I was determined to punish you when your ancestors angered me, and I did not change My mind, says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. But now I am determined to bless Jerusalem and the people of Judah. So don’t be afraid. But this is what you myst do: Tel the truth to each other. Render verdicts in our courts that are just and lead to peace. Don’t scheme against each other. Stop your love of telling lies that you swear are the truth. I had all of these things, says the Lord.’
Here is another message that came to me from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies. ‘This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: The traditional fasts and times of mourning you have kept in early summer, midsummer, autumn, and winter are now ended. They will become festivals of joy and celebration for the people of Judah. So love truth and peace.'” (vv. 14-19, NLT)