A love letter reminds the recipient that even when time and distance separates, love is still active. That's God's heart in Zecharaiah and Malachi - despite His people's neglect, God keeps saying, "Return to me." Not in anger, but in love. These books are God's letters to His people - and to us.

1. God's call to return is always a call to hope (Zech. 1:3).

2. God's refining fire is for our good (Mal. 3:2-3).

3. God's heart desires wholehearted worship and generous obedience (Zech. 7:5-6; Malachi 1:6-14; 3:8-10).