The Day of Small Things

Scripture:

Zechariah 4:10  "Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the Lord that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?"

Observation:

The angel of the Lord was speaking with Zechariah about Zerubbabel rebuilding the Temple of the Lord.  He said that Zerubbabel would bring out the capstone and there would be shouting and cause for celebration.  He then states, "Who dares despise the day of small things?"  A man coming with a capstone in his hand doesn't look like much, but it is a sign of great things to come.

Application:

Sometimes life doesn't happen like we wished it would and sometimes we feel like we are behind the curve and not being blessed like we had planned.  We thought we would be at a certain place in life by now, but we are not there yet.  Sometimes we have to look at the day of small things and stop despising it.  We must look at it and know God is in control.  We must realize that greater things are coming and where we are now may be exactly where God needs us.  What seems like nothing much now, may turn into something great later.  We can't despise the day of small things.

Prayer:

Father, help me not compare myself with others.  Help me to not despise the day of small things.  Teach me to trust You each day and know that You are with me and that everything You have put in my heart will come to pass in Your timing and not my own.  Help me enjoy every day, wherever it may take me.

Your Son,
Jeff