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The angel who explained the visions woke me from what seemed like sleep. Then he asked, "What do you see?" "A solid gold lampstand with an oil container above it," I answered. "On the stand are seven lamps, each with seven flames. One olive tree is on the right side and another on the left of the oil container. But, sir, what do these mean?" Then he asked, "Don't you know?" "No sir," I replied. So the angel explained that it was the following message of the LORD to Zerubbabel: I am the LORD All-Powerful. So don't depend on your own power or strength, but on my Spirit. Zerubbabel, that mountain in front of you will be leveled to the ground. Then you will bring out the temple's most important stone and shout, "God has been very kind."
Zechariah 4: 1 - 7
When you depend on your own power and strength to deal with any challenge in your life, you are not depending on the Spirit of God! When I was much younger I really enjoyed running. If you are or have ever been a runner you know that it can be addicting. It is a very pleasurable experience to be able to run a few miles every day.
And when you run there is a point where you get what is sometimes called a "Second Wind." Suddenly, and without warning you are able to breathe better and what had been a great burden becomes a pure joy!
The Bible says that the Holy Spirit is like the wind. And when He fills your heart and takes over the control of your life, what had been a great burden becomes a pure joy! And the mountain that you see in front of you will be leveled to the ground!
So if you have a mountain in your life that has stopped you from moving on with the Lord, it is time for you to depend on the Spirit of God for everything! Then, you will feel the Second Wind of the Holy Spirit and watch that mountain be leveled to the ground!
"Lord Jesus, I want to depend on Your Spirit's strength in my life today and every day, as long as I live on this earth. Praise Your Holy Name, now and forever. Amen."
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