Daily life with Jesus by Grahame Howard: You will finish your assignment

Tuesday 14 April 2020

You will finish your assignment

"(9) The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple. His hands shall also finish it. Then you will know that the LORD of hosts has sent Me to you. (10) For who has despised the day of small things." Zechariah 4:9-10. NKJV

God had spoken.

Zerubbabel was the civic leader of Jerusalem, and had the responsibility to finish the work of rebuilding the temple. The work had stalled, and Zerubbabel needed encouragement to carry on the work. It had been twenty or so years and the temple was still not completed. Much had happened and it had seemed like a mountain was preventing the work from being finished.

The angel of the LORD came in a dream to Zechariah and gave him a word for Zerubbabel - the work would be completed, but not by his strength but by the Spirit of God:

'This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: "Not by might nor by power, but by My Spirit", says the LORD of hosts' Zechariah 4:6

Many times we try to carry out a task God has given us, in our own strength, and very little happens, except sheer frustration and stress. Zerubbabel was facing a mountain of opposition but MOUNTAINS CRUMBLE when we go in the name of Jesus - in His power, not our own. God was saying to him that he will finish his assignment and his goal. It will be completed. But only when he goes in God's power.

When we are in this position, we feel very small and insignificant. It is an intimidating feeling and one in which Satan pulls our strings and makes us feel useless. But don't let him.

David Guzik says:

'When Satan tempts us to despise the day of small things, he shines as an outstanding liar because Satan does not despise the day of small things. Satan fears the day of small things in our life because he sees what things God does in them and brings out of them.'
Enduring Word David Guzik

Did you catch that? You may be small in the devils eyes and even in your own, even like a grasshopper against a giant (Numbers 13:33). But in God's eyes, when you give Him the reins, you are powerful and a warrior and can do all things through Him. Satan runs because he can't cope or take you on when you're like this.

At this time, you may be thinking that you'll never complete the assignment that you feel God has given. Firstly, ask Him to confirm it was from Him. When you have this peace and assurance, realise that acorns are small but oak trees grow from them. Also, Walt Disney started his career with a mouse.

You may not be successful at this moment, but praise God - don't sulk or give up. Things are going to get better!

Copyright 2020 Grahame Howard