Snatched From the Fire | Redeemed, Robed, Restored, Repentant
Zechariah 3:3-7
Then the angel showed me Jeshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord. The Accuser, Satan, was there at the angel’s right hand, making accusations against Jeshua. And the Lord said to Satan, “I, the Lord, reject your accusations, Satan. Yes, the Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you. This man is like a burning stick that has been snatched from the fire.” Jeshua’s clothing was filthy as he stood there before the angel. So the angel said to the others standing there, “Take off his filthy clothes.” And turning to Jeshua he said, “See, I have taken away your sins, and now I am giving you these fine new clothes.” Then I said, “They should also place a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean priestly turban on his head and dressed him in new clothes while the angel of the Lord stood by. Then the angel of the Lord spoke very solemnly to Jeshua and said, “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: If you follow my ways and carefully serve me, then you will be given authority over my Temple and its courtyards. I will let you walk among these others standing here.
There are moments in life when shame feels like a heavy robe we can't remove — like standing in a courtroom, fully exposed, with every mistake shouted out loud. In Zechariah 3, Jeshua the high priest finds himself in exactly that place. He stands before God, and Satan is right beside him, hurling accusations.
But then something powerful happens.
God speaks.
Not to Jeshua.
But to the accuser.
“The Lord rebuke you, Satan! … This man is like a burning stick snatched from the fire.” (v.2)
What a stunning picture of grace. The Judge becomes the Defender. The guilty receives not condemnation, but cleansing. Jeshua’s filthy garments are removed and replaced with clean, fine robes — a prophetic picture of what Christ does for us.
Maybe today you feel burned by life. Singed by sin. Stained by shame.
But here’s the truth: You are not too far gone. You are not beyond rescue. You are the burning stick snatched from the fire.
You are redeemed — pulled from the flames.
You are robed — covered in righteousness not your own.
You are restored — no longer defined by your past.
You are repentant — walking now in His ways.
This isn’t just a change of clothes. It’s a transformation of identity.
And it’s not just for Jeshua. It’s for you.
Reflect:
Father, thank You for snatching me from the fire. Thank You for silencing the accusations and clothing me in righteousness. I repent of my ways and choose Yours. Let me walk in the authority and peace You’ve given me, and help me invite others under the shelter of Your grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
Then the angel showed me Jeshua the high priest standing before the angel of the Lord. The Accuser, Satan, was there at the angel’s right hand, making accusations against Jeshua. And the Lord said to Satan, “I, the Lord, reject your accusations, Satan. Yes, the Lord, who has chosen Jerusalem, rebukes you. This man is like a burning stick that has been snatched from the fire.” Jeshua’s clothing was filthy as he stood there before the angel. So the angel said to the others standing there, “Take off his filthy clothes.” And turning to Jeshua he said, “See, I have taken away your sins, and now I am giving you these fine new clothes.” Then I said, “They should also place a clean turban on his head.” So they put a clean priestly turban on his head and dressed him in new clothes while the angel of the Lord stood by. Then the angel of the Lord spoke very solemnly to Jeshua and said, “This is what the Lord of Heaven’s Armies says: If you follow my ways and carefully serve me, then you will be given authority over my Temple and its courtyards. I will let you walk among these others standing here.
There are moments in life when shame feels like a heavy robe we can't remove — like standing in a courtroom, fully exposed, with every mistake shouted out loud. In Zechariah 3, Jeshua the high priest finds himself in exactly that place. He stands before God, and Satan is right beside him, hurling accusations.
But then something powerful happens.
God speaks.
Not to Jeshua.
But to the accuser.
“The Lord rebuke you, Satan! … This man is like a burning stick snatched from the fire.” (v.2)
What a stunning picture of grace. The Judge becomes the Defender. The guilty receives not condemnation, but cleansing. Jeshua’s filthy garments are removed and replaced with clean, fine robes — a prophetic picture of what Christ does for us.
Maybe today you feel burned by life. Singed by sin. Stained by shame.
But here’s the truth: You are not too far gone. You are not beyond rescue. You are the burning stick snatched from the fire.
You are redeemed — pulled from the flames.
You are robed — covered in righteousness not your own.
You are restored — no longer defined by your past.
You are repentant — walking now in His ways.
This isn’t just a change of clothes. It’s a transformation of identity.
And it’s not just for Jeshua. It’s for you.
Reflect:
- In what ways have you felt accused or disqualified by your past?
- Have you received the robe of Christ’s righteousness, or are you still trying to clean your own garments?
- What would it look like for you to walk in God’s ways today, fully robed and fully restored?
Father, thank You for snatching me from the fire. Thank You for silencing the accusations and clothing me in righteousness. I repent of my ways and choose Yours. Let me walk in the authority and peace You’ve given me, and help me invite others under the shelter of Your grace. In Jesus' name, Amen.
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