“Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit,” says the Lord Almighty. Zechariah 4:6 NLT
The Lord revealed to Zechariah that the reconstruction of the temple will assuredly come to completion. Reading Zechariah 4:9-10 the Lord says, “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the Lord Almighty has sent me to you. Who despises the day of small things?”
Zerubbabel had to start somewhere. I wonder if he was overwhelmed as he looked at the project ahead. Did he say, “There’s no way. I’m not cut out for this job”?
Praise God Zerubbabel took one small step and began the project and then continued to take one small step after another. He didn’t rebuild the temple in his own strength or mighty power. It was the Lord’s Spirit that saw it to completion.
What are you building today? A career? A home? A reputation? Are you using your own strength? Does the building process leave you frustrated? Tired? Or even overwhelmed?
What ever you're building, give it to God. His Spirit will see it to completion as His everlasting peace surrounds you.
Monday, August 11, 2008
By His Spirit
Monday, June 23, 2008
Get Ready
Joshua reminds you to get ready for amazing things. Consecrate and make yourself holy today in preparation for amazing adventures with the Lord tomorrow.
How will you prepare? How will you consecrate or set yourself apart? Take note and put it into practice.
Joshua is telling the people to dedicate themselves to the Lord. The Lord works amazing things through people when they are wholeheartedly devoted to Him.
Spend time today consecrating and dedicating yourself to the Lord. Don’t risk missing the amazing things He’ll do through you!
Monday, June 9, 2008
Because You Say So
Because You say so. These four words show an obedient heart in the making. The odds might be stacked against you and nothing may make sense, but if the Lord has called you to follow - you must.
Lord, I don’t want to move – but because You say so, I will go.
Lord, I can’t rejoice in my circumstances – but because You say so, I will.
Lord, I haven’t caught any fish – but because You say so, I’ll try one more time.
Lord, I’m frustrated today – but because You say so, I will continue on.
If you’re experiencing similar situations, remember – because He says so – He loves you, forgives you, leads you, and dwells within you.
Note: This devotional came from thoughts shared by Leigh Grey, President of Speaking Thru Me Ministries. Check out my personal blog to read my story of “because You say so, Lord!”
Monday, May 26, 2008
Called to Fight
“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” 2 Timothy 4:7
There’s a fighter in me. There’s a fighter in you.
No worries, troubles or burdens will overcome you.
No sickness, disease or emotion will get the best of you.
Call on the fighter in you. You are called to fight. God stands ready to fight. He goes before you, He follows after you and He dwells within you. Yes, there’s a fighter in you.
What are you fighting today? It’s time to fight for your finances, health, marriage or your strong-willed children. Fight to overcome bitterness, loneliness, anger, and addictions.
Whether you are fighting for or against – don’t give up.
You are worth it, raise up the fighter in you.
Today is Memorial Day and many soldiers have been called to fight for our freedoms. Spend some time in prayer thanking God for their sacrifices and will to fight.
Listen to the song “Fighter” by The Red Airplanes to stir up the fighter in you.
Monday, May 19, 2008
Your Own Generation
Imagine serving God in your own generation. Visualize it.
What are you doing? Where are you serving? How is your generation changed?
The day will come when God will say, “Well done, good and faithful servant!” Will you be able to answer “Yes Lord, my God I served my generation with the purpose that you gave me?”
Fulfill your complete purpose for which God created you to reach this generation.
Then it will be said of you, “For __________(your name) served the purpose of God in her own generation.”
Sunday, January 13, 2008
Plan With the End in Mind
I make known the end from the beginning, from ancient times, what is still to come. I say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. Isaiah 46:10 MSG
Purpose. It is only seven letters, but that word stands for something so big and powerful it can be overwhelming. The Thesaurus says purpose is “an anticipated outcome that guides your planned actions.” Your purpose is what guides your intentions and is bigger than a goal – it should be the point and basis behind your every action.
Jesus came with purpose. Luke 19:10 NIV says, “For the Son of Man came to seek and to save what was lost.” Read through scripture and you see that He lived his purpose in everything He did and said. He knew the end of the story from the beginning. Do you want to live with purpose? Can you see the end from the beginning? Or can you see the end from today? The end will arrive. There is no escaping it. One way or another the day will come when you will hear Jesus say, “Well done.”
Spend time thinking about the day you meet Christ. From today forward, plan and be purposeful with that end in mind. To what purpose has Christ called you to take a stand? The words “Well done” await you. Plan with the end in mind. The end.
