In the hard times this makes me thankful!
Zechariah continues in his visions from the Lord. This one dealing with the Lord's faithfulness even in Zerubbabel's adversity. At this point work had stopped, but the Lord says, "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also complete it." Zech 4:9
How will Zechariah ever finish this wall with so much adversity? "Then he said to me, "This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts." Zech 4:6
And this is where I want to live and have my being! Not by my might, my power, but by the Spirit of the Lord.
When is the last time you leaned upon Holy Spirit to lead you through your next words, actions or decisions? What does it look like in your life to be led by the Spirit? Even when adversity hits, life gets tough, and it seems like the world is closing in around you do you turn to the Lord for His lead? Ahh, He so wants to minister in and thru us. Will you let Him?
Father, help us to let You lead and to follow You in every situation. I ask forgiveness where I haven't been letting You lead. Thank You for Your forgiveness & renewing. In Jesus name, AMEN!
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