Zechariah 9-4:10 (AMP)~ “The hand of Zerubbabel have laid the foundations of this house, and his hands will finish it. Then you will know (recognize, understand full) that the Lord of hosts has sent me [as His messenger] to you Who [with reason] despises the day of small (beginnings)? For these seven [eyes] shall rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. Thy are the eyes of the Lord which roam throughout the earth.”
Last year in February 2023, I wrote this devotional using this scripture and I normally don’t repeat them unless God leads me to do it! So, here you go again, “Don’t Despise Your Small Beginnings” or try to compare where you are with where someone else at, this is not a competition, embrace where you are right now!
God is rejoicing in the work that you have begun using the plumb line! Do you remember what a plumb line? It is a cord with a non-magnetic weight attached to one end, when the cord is held in a certain way, the weight can dangle freely. Painters and carpenters use a plumb line to keep their work straight. A plumb line doesn’t alter or shift with the impulses of the worker, it remains true horizontally and vertically!
Again, I say don’t despise your small beginnings where you are right now! Don’t try to compare where you are at with someone else, you are not in competition with anyone, just do the work that God called you to do. As we study Nehemiah yesterday on being in your building season, it’s only befitting to tell you this today.
For as you are building, there is a real enemy out there that is trying to distract you and stop you from doing the work that God has called you to do! An enemy who will at every turn try to thwart the plans of God! He wants to pull you away from God with distractions and cause you to think that you are not making any progress in this process! I want you to know that you are right where God wants you!
I know it may seem like you are not moving or accomplishing anything, but I want to encourage you, it is more than you can see, for God is going to reward you as you show faithfulness in the small things! It does not matter what man says to you, it’s what God says that matters! Learn to ignore the mockers, and yourself and give what you deem small to God and watch what He does with it! God is the greatest mathematician and multiplier ever, He took five loaves of bread and two fishes and fed five thousand men, and this number does not include the women and children, everybody ate, plus there was twelve baskets left over, and we know that He is no respecter of person, He did it then and He can do it Now! (Matthew 14:16-21)!
You must be vigilant, in the work that you are doing, no matter what it is. You must seek God with all your heart; a heart that wants to honor God, that wants to glorify God in your thoughts, actions, desires and with every fiber of your being, you need to do what is pleasing to God. to fight spiritual battle as you do daily life, you must remain faithful, both horizontally and vertically! Jesus Christ is the Builder, and He laid a stone in Zion, a tested stone, The Cornerstone, and you need this to make sure that your foundation and work is secure and sure! As the Kingdom of God is built, He is making sure that it is perfect, there will be no crookedness in the Kingdom of Heaven (Isaiah 28:16-17)!
Right now, there is a sense of urgency for prayer! It is time for you to put in the work and work the Word in your life to build what God has given you to do! It’s time out for pretending and procrastinating! It’s time to get serious about what you are supposed to be doing in this hour for God’s House! It is time to gird up your loins and make haste to Pray for wisdom, discernment, and discipline in this hour, you will need all of this to complete your work and to remain close to God!
You must be deliberate, intentional and disciplined so that you are not drawn away from God because of the environment that does everything to keep you distracted and distant from Him. It’s time for your spiritual discernment to rise, and you need to be sensitive to Holy Spirit and walk in the coming Revival that is about to take place! In order to do this, you must be about the Word of God and be men and women of prayer! You must be able to discern the times and season when God will come back to visit His children, for He is coming back!
As you lay all of your materials out and get your Word before you, The Cornerstone, Jesus Christ, will make sure that you are building your ministry, your career, and your business, the right way. Don’t worry about who’s with you, God has already ordained and commissioned your help and sometimes there may only be one or two with you, but give everything that God gave you, don’t short them of what God is saying, because when you lay it down at His Feet, He will make sure it’s straight! Again, I say don’t despise your days of small beginnings, they will be your best days!
This vision that Zechariah had was to encourage him, that better days were coming, and that God was pleased with the work that was being done to rebuild temple. I know that you have some things that need to be rebuilt, repaired or replaced, whatever it is don’t despise it today, get to it! I know that you may think that your efforts are small, but God is excited to see you beginning to do His work, even in your baby steps, you are moving and that’s what’s important. Just remember to keep Him included in the process, and His Presence, Provision and Protection is going to be there along with His Wisdom and Power, and Love multiplying and growing your small thing into a Mighty Thing for His Glory, He will see it to completion, that’s a promise you can count on and trust (Philippians 1:6)!
God loves your baby steps! Today, be patient with yourself and don’t lose hope! Wait on God! Just do the work that He assigned you to do and don’t worry about where the next person is or what they are doing! Let the Word of God help you do the work that He assigned to you! Everything will be done in His perfect timing; it’s not your job to force it, but to walk in it and to rejoice!
Let’s Pray:
Father Thank You! Father, Thank You for being my Chief Cornerstone, and for perfecting Your work in me, that Your Perfect Will, will be done! Father, I am ready to do what You have called me to do, for nothing is too small, I will be obedient and do what You say. Father, help me to not be scared or fearful, but to be fearless, bold and faithful! Father, help me not to get restless or anxious while I am working unto You! Father, fill me with Your that Holy Spirit and empower me to have discernment and recognize Your Hand at work in my life in Al things! Father, I desire more of You and Your Word, fill me with Your Presence and Your Spirit! Father, please remove the scales from my eyes, touch my heart so that I may understand, and quicken my ears to hear You, so that I won’t miss what You are saying. Father, I want to be ready and willing, no matter the size of the task, even when it’s small let me have faith and trust in knowing that You are Sovereign in all Your Ways and that Your plan for my life is greater than I can comprehend, for Your Will, will be done on earth and in my life as it is in Heaven! In Christ Jesus Name. Amen!
Blessings…
Love, Minister Jean
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