Zechariah 1-4, 3 John 1, Proverbs 23:19-28
Zechariah 4:6-7 (ESV)
“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. Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel, you shall become a
plain. And he shall bring forward the top stone amid shouts of ‘Grace, grace to
it!’”
In Zechariah 4:6–7, the prophet Zechariah delivers a message
from the Lord to Zerubbabel, the governor of Judah. Zerubbabel was a central
figure in rebuilding the temple after the Babylonian exile. The message
reminded him not to rely on human strength or force to accomplish God’s work.
To fulfill the Lord’s purposes, he needed to depend on the Spirit of
Father-God—the true source of power and success. When we trust the Holy Spirit,
we overcome fear and doubt that arise when we rely on ourselves or others. God
the Father can turn a mountain into a plain, meaning He is able to remove any
obstacle that stands in the way of His purposes. When we trust in Him, He will
faithfully complete the work He assigns to us.
These verses remind me that I cannot accomplish anything by
my own efforts or the help of people alone. I need the guidance of the Holy
Spirit to find success in life. The Lord provides what I need to fulfill His
purposes. Father-God walks with me in my challenges and helps me overcome fear
and doubt. He will remove any obstacle that hinders His plans for me. Finally,
these verses assure me that God the Father is faithful to complete the work He
began in me.
I know the Lord is with me in my goal of writing a novel. I
rely on the Holy Spirit’s guidance to choose the right tools and bring my story
to life for readers. And I know without Father-God, I cannot finish this novel
in a way that prepares it for publication.
If these verses resonate with you—if you feel compelled to
place your faith in Jesus Christ, who will help you accomplish the purposes He
placed in your life—this could be your moment. Open your heart to Him. Speak to
Him in the following prayer and express your trust in Him. Share your desire to
walk with Him and welcome His presence into your life. God is faithful and
ready to meet you wherever you are.
Heavenly Father, I give You my life. Please forgive me for
all my sins and wash me clean through the blood of Jesus. I believe in my heart
that You raised Jesus from the dead, and I confess with my mouth that Jesus is
my Lord and Savior. Right now, I receive Your forgiveness and the gift of
salvation. Thank You, Lord—I am saved, I am forgiven, I am clean, and I am made
new in Jesus’ name. Amen.
If you prayed this prayer, welcome to the family of
Father-God! I encourage you to find and join a Holy Spirit-filled, full-Gospel,
Bible-based church where you can grow in your faith and experience the Lord’s
love, signs, wonders, and miracles in your life.
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