Scripture:
“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the Lord that search all around the world.)”
Zechariah 4:10 NLT
Observation:
God speaks through Zecharaiah and tells His people not to despise the small beginnings. He goes on to say that the Lord rejoices to see the work begin. He likes seeing the plumbline in the hand of Zerubbabel. The plumbline is one of the first tools used in getting the foundation and walls built on a building. God rejoices when we get started, not only when we complete something.
Application:
We tend to get excited when something big happens and we an celebrate. God celebrates when we start things, not just when we complete them. As the new year approaches, there are some things that I need to start. God rejoices when we start things for Him and His kingdom. Rather than worrying about how we will finish, maybe we should just get started and not worry about small beginnings.
Prayer:
Father, let Your Spirit empower me to start what needs started, no matter whether it looks small or not. Help me to do the little things and get started in right directions and not be so focused on the completion, but on getting things moving that need to get moving. Help me not to be so focused on the cost that I never get started.
Your Son,
Jeff
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