Tag Archives: Power

Receive Confidence and Strength

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Mark Shields

It is God that gives confidence and strength for us to face each day. We have the weapon of prayer which is a power greater than we can phantom to help us say no when necessary, do what’s right, and … Continue reading →

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The Choice to Obey

Posted on November 2, 2012 by Mark Shields

Disciplined study of God’s Word, acceptance of His Son, and asking for help to receive the power of the Holy Spirit leads to a bright future. Even though the book of Zechariah was written around 519 BC after the Babylonian … Continue reading →

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Admitting Mistakes and Setting Out in a New Direction

Posted on October 30, 2012 by Mark Shields

The main thought for me after reflecting on yesterday’s post is that God’s people need the courage to stand up, admit mistakes of the past, and do what’s right. Then set out in a new direction being guided by God’s … Continue reading →

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Courage Needed

Posted on October 29, 2012 by Mark Shields

Two more visions are presented in Zechariah 3-4. In the fourth vision, Joshua the priest represents Israel which is a city culturally polluted and unclean until washed and sanctified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit … Continue reading →

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The Best Way

Posted on October 19, 2012 by Mark Shields

At the point of writing Haggai 2:10-23, the harvest was small in Israel. The contamination of sin had limited the productivity of their crops. As the people obeyed God and took small steps toward His will, productivity followed. Activities in … Continue reading →