Zechariah 3:6-7

Zechariah 3:6-7

[6] And the angel  protested  unto Joshua,  saying,  [7] Thus saith  the LORD  of hosts;  in my ways,  and if thou wilt keep  my charge,  then thou shalt also judge  my house,  and shalt also keep  my courts,  and I will give  thee places to walk  among these that stand by. 

What does Zechariah 3:6-7 Mean?

Contextual Meaning

Then the angel of the Lord admonished Joshua. He promised, in the name of sovereign Yahweh, that if Joshua obeyed the Lord and served Him, Joshua would govern the temple, have charge of the temple courts, and enjoy free access into the Lord"s presence. He could come into the Lord"s presence like the angels who stood before Him. Joshua"s commission pertained to a priestly function within the framework of a covenant relationship. [1] As always, faithful, obedient service leads to further opportunities for service.
The Lord specified two conditions and promised three results. The first condition was Israel"s practical righteousness; she had to walk in His ways faithfully with heart and hand (cf. Deuteronomy 10:12-22; Deuteronomy 28:9). Second, she had to carry out her priestly duties faithfully. If Israel did these things, she would govern God"s house (people and temple; cf. Deuteronomy 17:8-13; Jeremiah 31:7), have charge of His courts keeping them pure (cf. Isaiah 56:7; Jeremiah 31:23), and enjoy free access to God (cf. Exodus 19:6; Isaiah 61:6; Hebrews 4:16; Hebrews 10:19-22).
"In all this the person and work of Joshua"s greater namesake, Jesus, was being anticipated. The faithful high priest of the pre-Christian era entered into God"s presence as the Christian [2] does "by grace through faith"." [3]