Zechariah 4:6
6 So he (an angel) 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.
NIV
A parallel Scripture verse reminds us of God's awesome power and His desire to help us in times of crisis. Our nation is headed for great peril and destruction unless we, as Christians, prevail in prayer, by turning from our sins, humbling ourselves before God, and turning to Him Who does all things well. Here is the Scripture:
Psalm 20:6-9
6 Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed;
He answers him from His holy heaven
with the saving power of His right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the Name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
9 O Lord, save the king!
Answer us when we call!
NIV
As Spirit-anointed and filled believers we are encouraged to pray in the Spirit:
Jude 20-23
20-23 But you, dear friends of mine, build yourselves up on the foundation of your most holy faith and by praying through the Holy Spirit keep yourselves within the love of God. Wait patiently for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which will bring you to the life eternal.
PHILLIPS
6 So he (an angel) 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.
NIV
A parallel Scripture verse reminds us of God's awesome power and His desire to help us in times of crisis. Our nation is headed for great peril and destruction unless we, as Christians, prevail in prayer, by turning from our sins, humbling ourselves before God, and turning to Him Who does all things well. Here is the Scripture:
Psalm 20:6-9
6 Now I know that the Lord saves His anointed;
He answers him from His holy heaven
with the saving power of His right hand.
7 Some trust in chariots and some in horses,
but we trust in the Name of the Lord our God.
8 They are brought to their knees and fall,
but we rise up and stand firm.
9 O Lord, save the king!
Answer us when we call!
NIV
As Spirit-anointed and filled believers we are encouraged to pray in the Spirit:
Jude 20-23
20-23 But you, dear friends of mine, build yourselves up on the foundation of your most holy faith and by praying through the Holy Spirit keep yourselves within the love of God. Wait patiently for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ which will bring you to the life eternal.
PHILLIPS