The first six verses of Zechariah set the stage for the vivid prophetic images and exhortations to follow, displaying Yahweh as a faithful, covenant-keeping God. He urges his people to renew their covenant commitment to him, and promises that he will draw near to them in grace and kindness. In this message to ancient Israel, Christians today receive a poignant word of warning and welcome from the Lord, and are encouraged to turn their distracted and wandering hearts back toward him in faith and repentance.