The Lord gives Zechariah several different visions, each addressing “symptoms of the heart” that reveal the true “condition of the heart/devotion of the heart”. The 1st vision (Zechariah1:8-17) talks about that part of our heart where “security influences” effect the condition/devotion of our heart. N this vision the angel of the Lord sends spirits out 2 report back about the current “state/condition” of the people around the world. These spirits report that the world is “at rest & peace”, even though God’s people r oppressed & under foreign domination (Zech1:11-12). When the world is at rest & peace, those that belong to the Lord r oppressed & under foreign domination. The problem is a false sense of security that everyone “feels” when the world is actually at odds w The Lord & His people (Zech1:14b, ”The Lord Almighty says: ’I am very jealous 4 Jerusalem & Zion, But I am very angry w the nations that feel secure...”). God’s Heart aches because of people being fooled by a false sense of security n the middle of an environment that is riddled w rejection of God’s principles & precepts for life...a life that God’s principles & precepts can protect from the influences of sin/arrogance/greed/selfishness. W/out The Protection that God provides 4 us n His Word (His principles&precepts 4 our own protection), we will b lured n2 a false paradigm of what we “see&enjoy” as “rest&peace”...a false sense of security. Just as the people n Zech’s time. And w/out even knowing it we allow our hearts 2 b dominated by foreign influences-influences that r at odds w The Heart of God. We must ask ourselves, ”what r the elements that define our sense of security”? And, ”how do these line up w our personal framework 4 security? (Zech1:16b ”And the measuring line will b stretched out over Jerusalem (God’s intended dwelling place among His people)”). When we do not ask these questions, & do not true our paradigm of security up w God’s Heart 4 our Eternal Security through Christ, we run the risk of being fooled n2 false & dangerous ideas that may b disastrous 2 our hearts! Dear Lord, open the eyes of my heart 2 c where, & with what I build my sense of security, & identify those areas where I am allowing myself 2 b fooled. Then, help me 2 correct my trust & security 2 b built in nothing but Your Principles & Precepts. - Your Great Love expressing Your Wisdom & Discernment 4 my personal protection...Your protection for my heart through Christ only!