THE ANGEL OF THE LORD STOOD BY.

 

June 13

 

Zachariah 3:5 And I said, Let them set a fair mitre 

upon his head. So they set a fair mitre upon his head, 

and clothed him with garments. 

And the angel of the LORD stood by. 

 
Who was it that stood by Joshua, when Satan accused and resisted him; when his filthy garments bore testimony against him, and he cried to appear before God?
 
Surely it was Jesus.
 
Jesus, the messenger of the covenant; the minister of the true tabernacle, which God pitched, and not man; the angel of Jehovah’s presence.
 
The same Jesus stands by all His people; He stands by us.
 
He stands on our side in prayer -- in trouble -- in temptation -- in all our efforts to glorify His name.
 
He stands by to instruct us in the will of God; to help us in the work of God; to enrich us with the wealth of God; and to watch over us for good.

 
Beloved, whoever leaves us, Jesus still stands by us.
 
Our eyes should always be fixed upon Him.
 
We ought never to forget, there is one witness to every action; Jesus stands by observing.
 
We should therefore be circumspect – grateful -- and courageous.
 
He stands at the right hand of the poor, to save him from those who condemn his soul.
 
He stands ready to help, waiting to give, determined to bless.
 
May we always realize that Jesus stands by, and expect counsel and help from Him.
 

Look up, my soul, with cheerful eye,

See where the Redeemer stands,

The glorious Advocate on high,

With precious incense in His hands,

On Him alone thy hopes recline;

His power and love are all divine.

 
James Smith