Tags
2 Peter 1:19-21, By My Power Saith The Lord, Confidence, God's Word, Philippians 4;13, Proverbs 3:5-8, The Word, Trust, Zechariah 4:6
Bible Ballistics: BBs #502 “By My Spirit, Saith The Lord”???
“Then he answered and spake unto me, saying,
This is the word of the LORD
unto Zerubbabel, saying,
Not by might,
nor by power,
but by my spirit,
saith the LORD of hosts.” Zechariah 4:6
This message from God to Zerubbabel is one of the verses that I ponder and call to mind frequently, for so often in our journey of life we become weary, tired, frustrated, or disappointed, and this powerful word of encouragement is a “strong tower” to the weary soul! It is a sure “word” that we can “take to the bank” of spiritual resources and encouragement, for it is by God’s power that we press on, not our own! Even as Paul told us in Philippians 4:13:
“I can do all things
through Christ which strengtheneth me.”
Peter also reminds us that God’s Word is THE sure rock in this world of sinking sand! And while men of flesh and blood recorded down, it was truly God’s breath that moved their pen!
“We have also a more sure word of prophecy;
whereunto ye do well
that ye take heed,
as unto a light that shineth
in a dark place,
until the day dawn,
and the day star arise
in your hearts:
20 Knowing this first,
that no prophecy of the scripture
is of any private interpretation.
21 For the prophecy came not
in old time
by the will of man:
but holy men of God
spake
as they were moved
by the Holy Ghost.” 2 Peter 1:19-21
So regardless of what you face on your journey today, just look up, walk forward and press on for and with Jesus, trusting to HIS wisdom, direction and provision in every way—every day, and diving into HIS Word!
And one final reminder that is truly a life verse for us all, as well as a timely reminder that we can depend on God’s Word and His wisdom no matter what we are facing; and that we don’t have to depend on our own limited understanding.
“Trust in the LORD
with all thine heart;
and lean not
unto thine own understanding.
6 In all thy ways
acknowledge him,
and he shall direct thy paths.
7 Be not wise
in thine own eyes:
fear the LORD,
and depart from evil.
8 It shall be health
to thy navel,
and marrow
to thy bones.” Proverbs 3:5-8
Amen and Amen!