My 2026 Theme Verses: Psalms 145:4-7 (ESV) One generation shall commend your works to another, and shall declare your mighty acts. On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate. They shall speak of the might of your awesome deeds, and I will declare your greatness. They shall pour forth the fame of your abundant goodness and shall sing aloud of your righteousness.
Friday, November 18, 2011
Where does the power come from? Zechariah 1-7
In Zechariah 4 we have an elaborate picture of a some candle sticks, flames and olive branches. I imagine that Zechariah's vision was something beautiful to behold. The vision is a picture of the church (the candles) being illuminated and sustained in that illumination by the olive oil from the olive trees. Since the oil is flowing from the trees directly it means the oil will never run out. The olive trees are a picture of the Spirit of God. He supplies the power to the church to keep the light going. It is not by our power or by our might (4:14) it is by the oil of the Spirit. It is not until the believer learns and embraces the power of the Spirit in his/her lift that we will fully comprehend the real power of God. We will stumble and fumble our faith until we can say with Zechariah, "not by my power or my might but by the Spirit of the God." It is His power that sustains our walk and our work. Do you rest under the shadow of that Olive Tree?
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