Zec 4:7 “Who art thou, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain; and shall bring forth the headstone therefore with shouting’s, crying, Grace, grace unto it.”

Isaiah prophesied the victories of the gospel in similar imagery: “Every valley shall be exalted, and every mountain and hill shall be made low; crooked shall be made straight and the rough places plain.” (Isa 40:4). Paul spoke of the “pulling down of strongholds, and everything that exalteth itself against God” (2 Cor 10:4-5).  The rebuilding of the temple had been delayed for 15 yrs. by opposition and obstacles. Don’t succumb to such, even of 15 yrs. Satan even warred fiercly against Jesus approaching him while fasting in the wilderness, offering the kingdoms of the world (Mt 4:8-9). Even used one of Jesus own disciples against him. It’s not surprising the “Angel” who appeared is Jesus, speaking from experience that He would encounter. Encouraging Zerubbabel, that the bringing down of such strongholds does not require his (man’s) might, but the Lord’s (vs 6 “Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the Lord”). Declaring, “Who art thou, O mountain” where is your authority or the source of your power! Illustrated by making the obstacle itself the very source in which the headstone would be carved from. The foundational cornerstone (Jesus) had already been laid, now the Lord will carve out the finishing headstone (Jesus) from the mountain before them. Expressing Jesus is both the beginning and then end (Alpha/Omega) Rev 1:8. With all favor from the Lord unto it, redoubled favor, grace upon grace; the beginning of the Lord’s continuing work today! No matter what is laid before you as a stumbling block or obstacle to your walk, the Lord sees it as building material for His great work through you!

Stumbling blocks become stepping stones if you’re willing to step where the Lord leads (Psa 37:23)

HSAY… Todd