“Do not despise these small beginnings.” Zechariah 4:10
Read Zechariah 4. It’s about the Jewish remnant who went back to Israel
and are about to rebuild the temple – and it’s an overwhelming task. The Lord
encourages them in verse 10: “Do not despise these small beginnings, for the
Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s
hand.” The plumb line was an ancient measuring tape, and all they had done at
that point was take measurements! If we do the small things, God will do the
big things – but we have to do the small things like they are big things!
Prayer is our plumb line and the true measure of a person. No one is greater than their prayer life. And
there is no leverage like kneeling in prayer.
In the kingdom of God, humility equals authority. Our lever is bold humility or humble boldness.
If we try to exalt ourselves, God will humble us. But if we humble ourselves,
God will indeed exalt us.
Let’s hit our knees in humble prayer, and watch God extend His mighty hand on our behalf. He will
leverage us in ways that are humanly impossible!
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