He was not appreciated by his wayward king. He was ignored by those who preferred to stray. Nevertheless, Zechariah faithfully called government and people to acknowledge and obey the Lord.
“Although the Lord sent prophets to the people to bring them back to Him, and though they testified against them, they would not listen. Then the Spirit of God came on Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest. He stood before the people and said, ‘This is what God says: Why do you disobey the Lord’s commands? You will not prosper. Because you have forsaken the Lord, He has forsaken you.’
But they plotted against him, and by order of the king they stoned him to death in the courtyard of the Lord’s temple. King Joash did not remember the kindness Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had shown him but killed his son, who said as he lay dying, ‘May the Lord see this and call you to account.’” [1]
“Heavenly Father, You have graciously granted us people who lay down their lives to protect us. Please also continue to grant us truth-tellers. In the Name of Your Son Jesus Christ I pray. Amen.”
Jesus Christ told Pilate, “The reason I was born and came into the world is to testify to the truth. Everyone on the side of truth listens to Me.” [2]
[1] 2 Chronicles 24:19-22
[2] John 18:37
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