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This is what the Lord Almighty says, “Now hear these words, ‘Let your hands be strong so that the temple my be built’… Zechariah 8:9
After the Lord had finished disciplining the tribes of Israel and Judah, he restored them by his great grace. They turned from their sin and back to him. Because of this, they were prepared to do the Lord’s will, that is, to build the temple. One interesting thing we can infer about this instruction which God gives them is the fact that despite them being in God’s grace, in order for any work to be accomplished the people must muster their strength
Just because we have the blessing of the Lord in respect to certain projects or missions, this does not necessarily mean that all of the little details are forthcoming. We will still have to continually put forth effort and work diligently in order to bring about something that is pleasing in the Lord’s sight. It is not enough to take just one step in faith, we must remember that the path of righteousness and the path to success in any endeavor continues several little steps as well.
Too often when we feel God giving us the go-ahead, we jump headlong into something before truly and responsibly planning it out. While it is important to actively step in faith when witnessing and working for the kingdom of God, we must be responsible and purposeful in all of our moves. Don’t allow your dreams of the future to prevent you from taking the actions that God has called you to take today.
Before we can accomplish anything we must surrender ourselves to God. We must first allow God to work in our hearts to clear away any sin that prevents us from truly knowing his will. After that we must rely on his strength and guidance. In order for any great work to be accomplished and to truly bring glory to God we must be strong. We gain strength by continually seeking the Lord’s will through prayer and petition and by continually searching scriptures for insight.
Take this verse as one of encouragement from the Lord. Walk in faith. Muster your strength and increase your wisdom by seeking him first. Do this and your hands will be strong. Once you have allowed God to help you develop and grow, you will be strong. It is only after you have prepared will you be able to build a work pleasing to the Lord. Allow God to make your hands strong so that in whatever you do by faith, the end result will be a temple where his glory may dwell.
Father,
You grant us with so many blessings. Not only do you allow us to turn from sin, but you hand chose us to do your work. What a blessing the responsibilities you charge us with are! Help us Lord to muster our strength and to gain wisdom from you. You are the master builder and we need you in every endeavor. Help us to do things out of a good spirit and always with the desire to be to produce something pleasing to you. Even the most magnificent projects we design aren’t good enough to worship you, but still we try Lord. You have charged each of us with several different gifts and several different responsibilities and callings. Make us strong so that we might answer your call and bring you the glory you deserve, Amen.
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