Pilot Knob Lutheran Church Not by Might 5/29/2025
‘Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,’ says the Lord Almighty.
It was a monumental task rebuilding the temple and Jerusalem after 70 years of neglect while in Babylonian captivity. It wasn’t a matter of hiring construction crews to remodel or restore. It involved stiff opposition from neighbors who pulled political shenanigans and violence. It would have been easier to give up and assimilate with the surrounding people (pagans).
At times, probably more often than not being obedient to God’s word will bring about opposition and even trouble due to the nature of spiritual warfare. That doesn’t mean we are out of God’s will, but likely at the center. When that happens what do you do? Consider the words of Zechariah 4:6
The success and power behind Zerubbabel, the governor and overseer of construction was not political power or military might. It was the Holy Spirit. The Spirit of God was behind everything that took place leading up to rebuilding to completion.
Psalm 33:16 No king is saved by the size of his army; no warrior escapes by his great strength. All the strength, wisdom, abilities we have function far better when surrendered to God. consider the hymn, ‘Rock of Ages that includes these words: nothing in by hand I bring; simply to the cross I cling.” When we have nothing, when we are broken we are more likely to cling to the cross. Invite the Holy Spirit to help you in everything you do and don’t rely on yourself or think you don’t need to pray.
Pr. Bob Snitzer
By the Way:
Sunday 1, 9:00 Morning Worship and Holy Communion. Sermon: Deliverance From the Flesh
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