"By my Spirit" Says the Lord.

Zechariah 4:6

So he said to me, "This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: 'Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,' says the LORD Almighty.

This scripture is talking about Zerubbabel who wanted to rebuild the destroyed temple of Isreal. And God told him through the prophet Zechariah that the temple would not be dependent on man's resources, but on Gods.

As I was reading this verse today I was asking what in my life needs this "Sprit of God power". And the answer is... everything. I mean its not some trivial "holy-man" answer. But when I really think about it, "Everything" is the correct answer.

For the small"er" things (not less important, but less impossible)
- doing my job responsibly
- being a good brother
- friend and son (and future father and husband)

I may think I can do a good (or at least decent) job on my own (due to whatever knowldege or upbringing, or experiences etc). But I would be wrong... to do these things to the standard of JESUS (thats the plan right!)... its impossible. I need the holy spirit.

For the big"er" dreams that God has placed in my heart (not more important but more impossible)
- To be an influential person in the nations' sporting community
- To be a famous blogger and a well known Online Persona even internationally...
- To be a leader of the nation in politics
- To Build my Spiritual children and grandchildren and many more generations...

This kind of stuff no need to explain right?.. I CERTAINLY CANNOT its absolutely impossible. All at the same time... in 1 person? Again... Impossible... but God is God of the impossible. "not by might, not by power"... phew if not there is no chance for us!

I beleive that it is very timely that Ps Khong is about to start preaching on the Holy Spirit. I can't wait!:)

God Bless,
Joanthan