The heart of tonight’s gathering centers on the deep, sustaining power of the Holy Spirit in the life of every believer. As we worship and declare, “Let your kingdom come, let your will be done on earth as it is in heaven,” we are reminded that God’s presence is not distant or indifferent, but intimately involved in every detail of our lives—even our hobbies, our families, and our deepest concerns. God’s care extends to the smallest things, and He desires to lift burdens, restore joy, and bring breakthrough in areas where we feel heavy-laden or discouraged.
We see this truth illustrated in the story of Zerubbabel and the rebuilding of the temple, as recounted in Zechariah 4. The Israelites faced overwhelming obstacles: opposition from adversaries, discouragement, and a lack of resources. Yet, God’s word to Zerubbabel was clear: “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts.” The vision of the lampstand, continuously supplied with oil from the olive trees, is a vivid picture of how God’s Spirit provides a never-ending source of strength, wisdom, and ability for the tasks He assigns us. The work of God is not sustained by human effort alone, but by a supernatural partnership with the Holy Spirit.
This principle is not just for ancient Israel, but for each of us today. No obstacle can thwart God’s plan when we are yielded to His Spirit. The capstone of every God-given assignment is evidence of His grace, not our ingenuity. We are not to despise small beginnings, for God delights in taking what seems insignificant and using it for great purposes. Jesus Himself modeled complete dependence on the Spirit, and we are called to do the same.
To walk in this power, we must actively pursue fellowship with the Holy Spirit, allow Him access to every area of our lives, and seek His wisdom continually. Sensitivity to His promptings, quick repentance, and obedience are keys to remaining in step with Him. Whether our calling is public or hidden, each of us is invited to experience the fullness of the Spirit’s empowering presence, trusting that He will complete the good work He has begun in us.
Zechariah 4:1-10 (ESV) — 1 And the angel who talked with me came again and woke me, like a man who is awakened out of his sleep.
2 And he said to me, “What do you see?” I said, “I see, and behold, a lampstand all of gold, with a bowl on the top of it, and seven lamps on it, with seven lips on each of the lamps that are on the top of it.
3 And there are two olive trees by it, one on the right of the bowl and the other on its left.”
4 And I said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?”
5 Then the angel who talked with me answered and said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” I said, “No, my lord.”
6 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.
7 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!’”
8 Then the word of the Lord came to me, saying,
9 “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this house; his hands shall also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord of hosts has sent me to you.
10 For whoever has despised the day of small things shall rejoice, and shall see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. These seven are the eyes of the Lord, which range through the whole earth.”
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