1780) Marketing can be shrewd. Not all deals are as good as they seem. For example, buy two, get one free is really dividing up the total price by 3. This may or may not be a deal.

There is an outstanding “deal” found in Zechariah 9:12. Here, we jump into the middle of prophecy about the coming Messiah. He will ride on a donkey and will restore peace in his kingdom. This fulfillment is only because he laid down his life for us.

Verse 12 tells us that eventually, Messiah will bring to us two blessings for each of our troubles. This promise gives us hope when we face difficulties. Thank God for the blessing of two for one.