Zechariah 12:7. The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah.
God will begin by saving the most defenseless. The tents of the people were easily swept away by their powerful foes. "Therefore," says the prophet, "the Lord shall save the tents of Judah first." As for the people in the strongly defended city of Jerusalem he would protect them, but he would do it in such a way that they should not take the glory to themselves. God is always very jealous of his own honour. He will save us, but it will be in a way that shall prevent our pride from glorying in it. He will never allow one saved soul to be able to say, "I saved myself," or "I contributed to the merit which has brought me to heaven." No; God must have all the glory, - every jot and tittle of it; and all his people are glad that he should have it.
Zechariah 12:7. The LORD also shall save the tents of Judah first, that the glory of the house of David and the glory of the inhabitants of Jerusalem do not magnify themselves against Judah.
God will begin by saving the most defenseless. The tents of the people were easily swept away by their powerful foes. "Therefore," says the prophet, "the Lord shall save the tents of Judah first." As for the people in the strongly defended city of Jerusalem he would protect them, but he would do it in such a way that they should not take the glory to themselves. God is always very jealous of his own honour. He will save us, but it will be in a way that shall prevent our pride from glorying in it. He will never allow one saved soul to be able to say, "I saved myself," or "I contributed to the merit which has brought me to heaven." No; God must have all the glory, - every jot and tittle of it; and all his people are glad that he should have it.