So again have I thought in these days… fear ye not. Zech. 8:15
One day Christ will reign in His kingdom on earth. There all his people will live with Him. This truth should encourage us to look forward to Christ’s reign. The covenant relationship will be renewed, and the whole community will be filled with the presence of God. This promise of restoration extends to all God’s people wherever they may be found. God promised to give His people rich rewards, reassuring them despite the punishments they had endured, He would not change his mind to bless them. But God also said that we have a job to do. “These are the things which you should do (Zech. 8:16).” God will be faithful, but we also have responsibilities, to tell the truth, exercise justice, and live peacefully.
If you expect God to do His part, be sure to do yours.