Zechariah 10:8 I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased. This passage refers to God's ancient people, who, for their crimes, had been scattered, but whom He here promises shall be gathered and blessed. I. THE INTERPOSITION OF MERCY REALISED. "I have redeemed them." By this I understand the redemption by the Son of God. The mediation of Jesus Christ is the meritorious cause of all good to sinful man. All the peace and happiness we possess is due to this mediation. It is the medium of all spiritual good to men individually. II. THE INTERPOSITION OF MERCY DESIGNED. "I will hiss for them, and gather them." 1. The end proposed. They are to be gathered. This leads us to reflect on their past condition. 2. The place of their assembling. They shall come to the Cross of the Saviour, to receive from Him all the blessings they need. They shall come to the bosom of the Church. 3. The result of their gathering will be their blessedness and the Divine honour. 4. The instrumentality God will employ. "I will hiss for them." The allusion is to the shepherd's pipe or whistle. It has pleased the Lord, in all ages of time, to gather men by means of human agency. III. THE CHURCH'S FUTURE PROSPERITY. The convulsions of nations, the revolutions of empires shall but contribute to the establishment of His kingdom. His signature is inscribed on every part of the earth; all is His, and He shall soon take possession. (W. Lucy.) Parallel Verses KJV: I will hiss for them, and gather them; for I have redeemed them: and they shall increase as they have increased. |
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