Good Morning Living Hope! Zech. 4:6-10
6 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.
7 "What [a] are you, O mighty mountain? Before Zerubbabel you will become level ground. Then he will bring out the capstone to shouts of 'God bless it! God bless it!' "
8 Then the word of the LORD came to me: 9 "The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you.
10 "Who despises the day of small things? Men will rejoice when they see the plumb line in the hand of Zerubbabel. We are pressing in to FAITH. What is faith after all? The substance of things HOPED for -- the EVIDENCE of things not seen. We are believing the Lord for an AMAZING, EVIDENT miracle surrounding LIVING HOPE. (See Hebrews 11:1)Throughout our walk with Christ, there will be "mountains" that need removing. As humans, we tend to go in circles around the mountain rather than addressing it and pressing "in Christ" to remove it! What is a "mountain", some type of hinderance, or unbelief, doubt, or blockage to the blessing and/or advancement of God's Kingdom in our life, family, church, etc. Jesus said we need to speak to mountains by faith - Matt. 17:20 "...I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Our Heavenly Father has done and will continue to do AWESOME things! Let's actively partner with the Lord. Christianity is not a "passive stroll", we are to be alert, aware and prepared, as we contend for the advancement of His Kingdom. Let's come together today, in prayer and fellowship, as we honor and lift up that NAME above all others - JESUS! We will be dedicating Mia Jane this morning. :) Pastors Jack and Alta are with Living Hope today. We have a brief Living Hope building update after service. A lunch plate will be available for purchase if you are staying. All proceeds will be directed to Kids Camp! GRATEFUL FOR YOU!! In Christ's love, PJ and L