👑 Zechariah 10

Zechariah 10 is a real chapter from the Old Testament. It starts, “Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.” That is not a motto invented for a poster. It is the first sentence a family hears when this page is opened at night.

Keep going a little further. The chapter also says, “Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their heart will rejoice as through wine; yes, their children will see it, and rejoice. Their heart will be glad in Yahweh.” Zechariah 10 opens with these words: “Ask of Yahweh rain in the spring time, Yahweh who makes storm clouds, and he gives rain showers to everyone for the plants in the field.” The line to keep is Zechariah 10:7: “Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their heart will rejoice as through wine; yes, their children will see it, and rejoice. Their heart will be glad in…” Carry the word “ephraim” from that verse into the rest of the day.

The line worth learning out loud is Zechariah 10:7: “Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their heart will rejoice as through wine; yes, their children will see it, and rejoice. Their heart will be glad in Yahweh.” If the rest of the chapter feels crowded, hold that one sentence until the room is quiet.

What happens first in Zechariah 10? Then try this: Read “Ephraim will be like a mighty man, and their heart will rejoice as through wine; yes, their children will…” once more. What does it show you about God? You do not have to finish every verse. You can close the book after the memory verse and still have read the Bible together.