God Is Your Wall of Fire: Reflection on Zechariah 2:5
In a world filled with uncertainty, danger, and spiritual battles, Zechariah 2:5 stands as a breathtaking promise from God to His people. In this verse, God speaks to the exiles returning to Jerusalem — a city vulnerable, broken, and exposed after destruction. But instead of offering a physical army or walls built by men, God offers something infinitely greater: His own presence. He declares, “I myself will be a wall of fire around it.” Imagine that — God Himself surrounding His people like a fiery barrier. In biblical imagery, fire represents power, holiness, and divine protection . God isn't sending an angel or merely offering a blessing — He is becoming the protection Himself . And not only does He promise to be around us — He also promises to dwell within us : “I will be its glory within.” This means that as God surrounds you, He also fills you. He is not distant. He is not passive. He is your Defender on the o...