By My Spirit

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Encouragement for your daily walk with God

God sent His word to Israel at a critical time. For 70 years they had been exiled in Babylon. They had firsthand knowledge of the strength of the most powerful military complex in the world. Not only had they seen them conquer other nations, but they had been conquered as well. Then along came the Persians and the unthinkable happened—Babylon was defeated by the new superpower.

No wonder they lost heart. When they compared their strength, or should I say their weakness, to the superpowers of the day, they paled in comparison. But they did make it back to their land, just as the prophets said. But when they did, they found Jerusalem in ruins. Nebuchadnezzar destroyed the Temple, and the city walls had been torn down. And think about it, they really had no resources to restore their beloved Jerusalem. What a tremendous task laid before them.

But wait...God spoke! He gave His word that they would rebuild their city—but it wouldn’t happen through their own ingenuity. It would be accomplished in and through the Spirit of God. Therefore, they had everything they needed.

Likewise, as a Christ follower, God, the Holy Spirit, is in you. You have the resources of heaven at your disposal. Don’t rely on your acumen. With God on your side, you can accomplish much.

This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit, Says the LORD of hosts. (Zechariah 4:6)