“I, declares the LORD, ‘will be a wall of fire around her, and I will be the glory in her midst.” (v.5)
Jerusalem was to be rebuilt; but it would soon outgrow the narrow boundaries of the walls which Nehemiah and Ezra had reared with so much care. The multitude of men and cattle would pour over the ramparts as villages spread themselves out over the open country. What then: would there be no wall to arrest the foe and preserve the inhabitants from attack? Yes; there would be one, because the presence of God would be as a wall of fire round about.
He will be their (Jerusalem) defense. He will be their glory, their strength, their shield. Walls are not needed (v.4) only faith. “Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, says the LORD of hosts.” (Zechariah 4:6) And this would not be all, because He would be the glory in the midst of them as well (Isaiah 4:5)
Therefore, have faith you saints of the LORD through all circumstances, for He will be a wall of fire around you, your glory, and the lifter of your head.
God bless.
The Truth: "The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our refuge." (Psalm 48:3,12)
