3/23 - Zechariah 4:1-14 | Not By Strength or By Might

This week, co-lead pastor Ricky Kennedy walked us through Zechariah 4:1-14—the Vision of a Golden Lampstand. In this passage, God promises Zerubbabel that He will equip him to rebuild the temple, even after 17 years of stalled progress. What seemed like an impossible task would be accomplished—not by human strength, but by God’s power.

Like Zerubbabel, we each have a God-given purpose that cannot be fulfilled in our own strength, but only through Christ in us. Even in the small things, God is at work—pursuing, refining, and equipping us. Are we daily relying on the power of the Holy Spirit to live the life He has called us to?

Just as Zerubbabel could not complete the temple on his own, we cannot save ourselves through our own efforts. Salvation comes only through Jesus and the power of His Spirit. This passage reminds us of God’s goodness and His faithful provision.