[Devotional] IN HIS PRESENCE: Take hold of the plumbline immediately

Read: Zechariah 4:1-14

Meditation verse:

“Do not despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work  begin, to see the plumbline in Zerubbabel’s hand” (Zechariah 4:10 NLT).

No matter how easy or difficult a task is, it will never be done until the first step  towards accomplishing it is taken. Every magnificent building was erected by  laying the first block. Every great task begins with a singular activity. Every  journey in life begins with a step. That first step is always the critical one. Until  it is taken, nothing happens.  

The first step may be as simple as making a phone call, sending an email, writing  down a plan or it may be as significant as travelling to a different location or  making a purchase. God is always delighted when you take that vital first step  towards whatever He has stirred your heart to do. It is an indication of your  obedience and trust in Him.  

Zerubbabel had the task of rebuilding the temple and God said to him “Do not  despise these small beginnings, for the Lord rejoices to see the work begin, to see  the plumbline in Zerubbabel’s hand” (Zechariah 4:10 NLT). A plumbline is a  weight suspended from a string used as a vertical reference line to ensure a  structure is centred. It’s an indication that construction is ongoing. 

What goals have you set for yourself? What are your plans for the month?  What assignment or task has been committed into your hands? Is the plumbline  in your hands already or are you still evaluating and analysing? Do not get caught  up with the bug of ‘the paralysis of analysis’ Take hold of the plumbline  immediately. “The eyes of the Lord search the whole earth in order to strengthen  those whose hearts are fully committed to Him” (2 Chronicles 16:9 NLT). As God’s  eyes scan the earth, will He see you holding the plumbline in the place of your  assignment?

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Pst (Mrs) Oke Chinye, Founder of The Rock Teaching Ministry (TRTM).

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