4 horses, 4 horns and 4 craftsman. The number 4 is an unlucky number for a superstitious chinese person because it sounds like the word for die in chinese. Perhaps it's God's way of speaking to the largest single racial group in the world. But aside from this, I am drawn to the "unlucky" verse 4 that says, "“Do not be like your fathers, to whom the former prophets preached, saying, ‘Thus says the Lord of hosts: “Turn now from your evil ways and your evil deeds.” ’ But they did not hear nor heed Me,” says the Lord."
Just because we grew up doing something does not make it right. It is so critical that we search our hearts and seek the mind of God for His ways. Like the people of Israel we have such a rich blessing waiting for us as we get released from captivity. Likewise, God has blessed and used other nations. He has used them to bring Israel to its senses about how the people have gone away from God. But there is a remark here that they did it with "ill or evil intent".
Zechariah 1:15
I am exceedingly angry with the nations at ease; For I was a little angry, And they helped—but with evil intent.
I used to hear this phrase from my mother, "Once a Hindu always a Hindu". But the people that say they are of Hindu background have strayed much from what their forefathers have said in ancient times. I am grateful that my mother now follows Jesus Christ and no longer uses this phrase. There is something better that God has promised. Don't miss it dear Friend. He loves you.
Father, thank you for coming for me.
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