It Only Takes Two

O. T. #2290 "It only Takes Two"

Sept. 30, 2022

Zechariah 4-Part 4

LET IT GLOW

Do you ever get weary in doing well, carrying a load, tasks and duties required to get done, pain that won't go away? You are not alone, dear one. I couldn't sleep last night, not able to get comfortable on my hurt shoulder. So after a while, I was up until 3 am studying for this lesson and our women's study at church. It turns out, that was what I needed for my mind and soul. I was able to sleep after that. Imagine that!

Isn't it amazing that one day we will get to meet these Old Testament prophets we have been studying? Also, the disciples and Paul and the servants in the Temple. Most of all, we will meet our Jesus, our Savior, King, Redeemer, Provider, Healer, our Everything!

To finish out the rest of chapter 4, the two olive trees on the sides of the candlestick are representative of Joshua, the high priest, and Zerubbabel the governor and high priest. It was through them that God would manifest His light and the Holy Spirit of God in order to accomplish the work of God in Israel and in the world. The rebuilding of the Temple was completed through those two leaders. (It had stopped for about 10 years.) Keep in mind that Israel was still under the rule of Persia and could not have their own king then.

So we see how important our leaders are, both church and government. We should be praying God's will to be revealed to them and they follow it. Are you in a leadership role, friend? Come to the table and eat from God's Word for your soul. Drink from the fountain of Living Water, Jesus Christ. His supply never ends.  

LET IT GROW

 Zerubbabel was the descendant of King David and Joshua the high priest was a descendant of Eleazar, the high priest. What a blessing the children of Israel had with godly leaders! 

They foreshadowed the coming Messiah, who will reign in both offices-King and High Priest. This will be during the Millennial reign. Israel will rebuild the Temple during this time. (Ezekiel 40-48) They will fulfill their role as a light to the nations as the Messiah rules all on behalf of the Lord of the earth. (Tony Evans)

Revelation 11 tells about two witnesses who prophesy, have power over the rain, yet are killed by the evil ones. God will raise them from the dead and people in the street will see them ascend into heaven. Wow!

Remember, there are no small ministries nor small servants in God's kingdom work. God can empower us who are dedicated to doing His will, His way. He can cleanse us daily in preparation for today's task. So in your corner of the world, keep on keeping on, trusting in Jesus, being filled with the Spirit, loving others, sharing the gospel.

LET IT GO

Amazing grace, how sweet the sound, that saved a wretch like me;

I once was lost, but now am found, was blind but now I sees.

Father, bless all who are workers in the field, spreading the seed of Your love.

Lift us up, Lord, as we grow weary in doing well.

Glory to God in the Highest!