Light At Eventide
William Hurd. Zechariah 14:7 But it shall be one day which shall be known to the LORD, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass… What is true of the Church is true also of its individual members. In reference to the dark days which now and then fall to the believer's lot in his earthly pilgrimage, the text suggests — 1. That the day of severe affliction shall be followed by an eventide of calm and renewed confidence in his Father-God. In our day of trial we are too prone to centre all our thoughts in the scene immediately around us, and forget that our greatest affliction may be the harbinger of the greatest blessing. 2. That the day of temptation shall be followed by an eventide of triumph and repose. 3. That the day of providential bereavement shall be followed by an eventide of submission. At such times how hard it is to say "Thy will be done"! 4. That the believer generally realises the fulfilment of this promise in the evening of life. (William Hurd.) Parallel Verses KJV: But it shall be one day which shall be known to the LORD, not day, nor night: but it shall come to pass, that at evening time it shall be light. WEB: It will be a unique day which is known to Yahweh; not day, and not night; but it will come to pass, that at evening time there will be light.