Title: Small Things Become Big with God/ Topic: Calling

Today’s Reading: Zechariah 4; Zechariah 5; Zechariah 6; Luke 12

Scripture: Zechariah 4:6-10
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.
7 "What are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of 'God bless it! God bless it!' "
8 Then the word of the LORD came to me: 9 "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.
10 "Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel.

Observation: What encouraging verses! Zerubbabel was given a huge task; to rebuild the temple from ruins. He must have felt overwhelmed. But God tells him it isn't by might or power but by His Spirit that the work will be accomplished. God also tells him that it will be like a mighty mountain becoming level ground before him. Then He tells Zerubbabel not to despise small beginnings. Small things become big when God gets involved!

Application: All I need to do is figure out what God has called me to do. If He gives the calling, He also gives the enabling and power to do it. Whenever I'm discouraged at my "small" results, I need to remember this encouragement of God to keep going, praying and depending on Him. He's big enough to handle the job.

Prayer: Father, I'm so impatient for seeing the big things and so easily discouraged when they don't happen on MY timetable. Help me to remember that you do all things well and in the perfect time. I just need to listen and obey. I receive your encouragement. Thank you for the power of the Spirit that helps us to carry out your divine call for us.
This I pray in Jesus’ name, Amen.