Strength Provided

O. T. #2288 "Strength Provided"

Sept. 28, 2022

Zechariah 4-Part 2

LET IT GLOW

Are you in need of strength and supply of something? I am so in need of strength for my neck and shoulder after our car accident. Read on to find out how we can have it.

The fifth vision of Zechariah concerns a golden candlestick and two olive trees. Jesus was speaking to the prophet in this vision, asking him what Zechariah saw. First, he saw a candlestick with a bowl on its top, and 7 lamps on it with 7 pipes on each lamp. This Menorah was one directed to Moses in which the Temple was provided light for the priest to carry out his duties of sacrifices. The high priest kept the lamps burning day and night.

Jesus is our Great High Priest walking in the middle of the lampstands which represented the 7 churches in Asia Minor (in Revelation). He warned the church that if they did not repent of their sins He would remove their lampstands. He did just that. In modern Turkey today not one of those churches is in existence. They all lie in ruins. Christ removed their lampstands. In our own land our Great High Priest has closed the door of many a church which was not giving out the Word of God. (J. Vernon McGee)

In the Bible, oil is a symbol of the Holy Spirit. The light represents Christ because He is the Light of the World. Are we quenching the Spirit? Is God's Truth and Word being preached and taught in your church? 

LET IT GROW

The second thing Zechariah saw in this vision was two olive trees. They are situated each beside the candlestick. These two witnesses in Israel during that time were Zerubbabel the governor and Joshua the high priest. 

What message does Jesus send to Zerubbabel in verse 6? Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of Hosts.

God gave Zerubbabel the strength and supplies to complete his task rebuilding the Temple. However, the work was spiritual and can be accomplished only through the abundant supply of the Spirit of God, which only the Lord of Hosts, our God, can supply.

In Revelation 11, there will be 2 witnesses for God during the Tribulation.

We need the Holy Spirit to guide us and strengthen us as we do God's will. So be encouraged and ask for help. 

My spirit remains among you. Do not fear. (Haggai 2:5)

There are three ways we can do the work of God-trust our own strength and wisdom, borrow the resources of the world, or we can depend on the power of God. (Wiersbe)

LET IT GO

Lord, we need Your strength and wisdom to carry out Your will.

We stand amazed at what You have already done, arose from the grave.

Grace, grace, God's grace; grace that is greater than all our sin. 

Thank You for supplying all we need to do Your will, for Your glory.