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Zerubbabel was facing quite a task getting the new Temple
built: “Discouragement among the people,
opposition from the enemies around them, poor crops, an unstable economy,
people not obeying God’s law …” were among his obstacles. Yet here, the angel tells Zechariah to let Zerubbabel
hear this: “’You will not succeed by your
own strength or power, but by My Spirit,’ says the Lord All-Powerful.” What an awesome motivational message!
Many were complaining because this new Temple was not going
to be nearly as grand as Solomon’s Temple.
My commentary answered, “Never despise the day of small things, for God
is glorified in small things and uses them to accomplish great things.” The Lord spoke to Zechariah, saying, “The
people should not think that small beginnings are unimportant.” We need to take Him at His word on this
even today!
Father, it’s so easy to let discouragement take hold in our
lives. Instead, please help us to look
to You. What You’re doing will succeed because You have ordained
it, not because of our own supposed strength or might. Our ability
is not nearly as important as our availability
and our dependence on You.
Your Brother In Christ,
Gary Ford
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