There is going to be great encouragement especially for those who have been called into fellowship with the Lord and who have been assigned any task in His vineyard. Zerubbabel was one of those to whom have been committed the task of rebuilding the temple. The other was Yeshua. This task would be completed by the same Zerubbabel who had started it. Even though all the materials required to build the temple would be provided; the Spirit of God would be the driving force in the execution of it. In other words, whilst God’s plan for the work would include provision of manpower, building materials, and expertise, over them all, His Spirit would unify all that was being done to bring the work to a “glorious completion” .
The message here is very simple. Whenever the Lord calls you to His service, it does not matter how tough and daunting it may appear, the Lord Himself is there to ensure that He provides you with what it takes not only to perform the task, but to do it creditably well. He will not abandon you to ‘fate’. The world is becoming tougher and more hazardous to live in. in this state of insecurity and uncertainty; it is natural for many to think that survival is of the fittest. But the truth is that in order to float above these difficulties and in fact, evil times, you must not just rely on your toughness and ruggedness, but on the grace of God. If you have Him on your side, you will smile at the stormy times.
- By Jokpeme Joseph Omode
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