The prophet Zechariah gave many interesting word pictures regarding God and his people. In Chapter Two, verses four and five, we read, “And said unto him, Run, speak to this young man, saying, Jerusalem shall be inhabited as towns without walls for the multitude of men and cattle therein: For I, saith the Lord, will be unto her a wall of fire round about, and will be the glory in the midst of her.”
There are several possibilities regarding this wall of fire. It was common for shepherds in the field to build fires around the campsite at night. These were used to discourage wild animals from getting to the sheep. It also made it more difficult for robbers to enter the campsite. The words could also be a reminder of the pillar of fire that led the Israelites in the wilderness. This pillar stood between the Israelites and the Egyptians while the Israelites crossed the Red Sea. It kept the Egyptians from killing the Israelites.
While fire is looked upon as a symbol of judgment, it at times is used as a symbol of protection. Zechariah was prophesying about God’s protection of his people.
I know you want to be protected by God. In order for that to happen, you must study your Bible. You must learn all you can and then obey what it says. God is always willing to aid us against our spiritual enemies. He is always willing to put a spiritual wall of fire around us. Make sure you are inside that wall of fire. And if any of this is hard to understand, ask an adult to help you.
