Scripture Portion: Zechariah 4:1-14
INTRODUCTION
· Visual conversation between the angel of God and the Prophet Zechariah
· We need spiritual eyes as natural eyes look only at challenges, failures, shortcomings
SUMMARY
The prophet receives a vision – A lampstand of gold with seven lamps and a bowl at the top which served as a reservoir for the oil. Pipes connected the olive branches to be used as a channel for the oil to be poured from the bowl.
INTERPRETATION
1. GOLD BOWL
Gold means abundance
Great plenty to construct temple provided by God Himself
Speaks of God's provision provided to us.
2. OIL
Holy Spirit- Anointing
Work of God eases due to holy spirit anointing,
The Holy Spirit also
Breaks yokes
Gives freedom of spirit
Unburdens us
Gladdens our hearts
3. LAMPSTAND - LIGHTS
Symbolises witness / testimony
Everyone who sees the work will realise that God did it
In our Personal lives – our testimony speaks of God's blessings and work
e.g., glow worms ...beauty revealed at night!
4. CHANNELS / PIPES
Source of supply-God's supply never runs short
Work must be fully completed or else it talks of either procrastination which God hates Opposing people are stronger and we lack confidence
Prophet may not be popular but God uses him.
Don't entertain feelings of shame discouragement
APPLICATION
TAKEAWAY
Verse 7 - Who art thou great mountain before (your name) thou shalt become a plain.
With God on our side we can achieve the impossible!
WATCH FULL SERMON IN THE BELOW VIDEO. SERMON STARTS AT 1:39:50
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