Only By His Spirit!

"So he said to me, “This is the word of the LORD to Zerubbabel: ‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the LORD Almighty." (Zechariah 4:6 NIV)

Whenever I hear people talk about how they weak they are or I smile and thank God, for in our weakness--He is made strong. Hallelujah! If we would just remember, nothing that challenges us is a battle we must fight alone, for the battle is the Lord's and He will be victorious!

The battle against sin won't be won in courtrooms--it will be won in the Spirit, by those with unwavering faith, consistently communicating with God and promoting Godliness in all they do and say. That is not to say we who believe God should become doormats and do nothing. We should exercise our faith by standing firm in our beliefs and whenever possible, letting our voices be heard and making sure we're saying what God says.

Writing letters and petitions to change the environment for good is an exercise of faith. If we do nothing, we demonstrate a lack of faith. God told Joshua that, "whatever we put our hands to would prosper and we would have good success."

The battles are not won by promoting hate, but by demonstrating love.

The battles are not won by acts of superiority, but by demonstrating kindness. "With loving kindness have I drawn you."

The battles of war are not won by the might and power of anyone's military might, but by those who have confidence in God to deliver and set free all those who belong to Him and they are always walking in the Spirit, seeking His wisdom and direction.

If all the military strategists would seek God's wisdom and act accordingly, wars would cease.

If all government leaders would seek God's wisdom and act accordingly, there would be peace in the land.

If all parents would seek God's wisdom and act accordingly, there would be peace in homes.

If everyone seeking a mate would seek God's wisdom and act accordingly, there would be no divorces.

If everyone married would seek God's wisdom and act accordingly, there would be no domestic abuse.

If everyone would simply seek God's wisdom and act accordingly, there would no need for prisons, we would live healthier lives, and none would be at a disadvantage.

"If" we would just understand that we don't have the power to do anything, and depend on Him, all would have access to living the abundant life we're promised.

Nothing we do in our own strength or wisdom matters--we must depend upon Him and His wisdom, hear and obey and then we shall see change for the best in the land--Only By His Spirit!

Lord, help us to seek You while You may be found, receiving Your Wisdom in all things and acting accordingly so that all we do, glorifies You!