In the book of Zechariah, Zechariah said, “it shall come to pass, that when any shall yet prophesy, then his father and his mother that begat him shall say unto him, you shall not live; for you speak lies in the name of the LORD: and his father and his mother that begat him shall thrust him through when he prophesies”, and in chapter thirteen and verse four of Zechariah, Zechariah shared how Jehovah God said the prophets, “shall be ashamed every one of his vision” where we read,
And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision,
when he has prophesied; neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive:
The verse reads, “And it shall come to pass in that day, that the prophets shall be ashamed every one of his vision, when he has prophesied;” Zechariah began with the words, “and it shall come to pass” or “and the following shall happen and occur” “in that day” which means “within that time period or season”, “that the prophets shall be ashamed” or “that the spiritual spokesmen, speakers and inspired men will exist as disconcerted, disappointed and put to shame”, “every one of his vision” which means “each, all, the whole and everyone pertaining to his, the prophets, oracle, revelation and expectation by dream”, “when he has prophesied” or “at the time and moment he, the prophet, has spoken under influence of divine spirit”. Zechariah shared how the time would come that every one of the inspired people who spoke inspirational words would feel dishonor and guilt to claim their prophetic gift.
The verse goes on to say, “neither shall they wear a rough garment to deceive:” Zechariah continued with the words, “neither shall they wear” or “no and not in any manner will they, the prophets, adorn, put on or dress in” “a rough garment” which means “a hairy cloak made of fur or fine material” “to deceive” or “to lie, dissemble, deal falsely and feign obedience”. Zechariah shared how the “prophets” would no longer adorn hairy clothing made from fur to deal falsely with the people.
When we meditate upon the words in this verse, we learn through Zechariah how the “prophets” in this season would not only be “ashamed” to have prophetic gifts, but they would no longer attempt to deal falsely with people by wearing hairy clothing made of fur. In other words, there would come a time when no one would desire to be a prophet because pretending to be one would come to an end. God wants people to know the truth through His Son Jesus who died on the cross for the sins of all mankind, and when we put our faith and trust in Him, He will forgive our sins, grant us everlasting life and put within us a desire for the truth into which the Holy Spirit shall lead and guide us. (John 14:6; 16:13)
Next time Zechariah shares how Jehovah God says the prophets, “shall say, I am no prophet”, so read ahead, and we shall join together then.
Until tomorrow…there is more…
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