What actions can we take to align with God's will, as seen here? Key Verse “The one with the black horses is going toward the north country, the white ones toward the west, and the dappled ones toward the south.” (Zechariah 6:6) What We Learn from the Vision • Four chariots (“the four spirits of heaven,” v. 5) stand before the Lord, ready for marching orders. • At God’s command they leave instantly, each to a distinct region. • Their obedience settles God’s purpose on earth (v. 8). Actions That Align Us with God’s Will 1. Wait in Readiness – Like the chariots “before the Lord,” cultivate daily time in His presence (Psalm 27:14). – Keep your life free of entanglements that deaden spiritual alertness (Hebrews 12:1). 2. Listen for Clear Direction – God still speaks through Scripture (Psalm 119:105) and the Spirit’s prompting (John 16:13). – Give the Word the final say over opinions, trends, or feelings (Isaiah 8:20). 3. Obey Promptly and Fully – The horses did not bargain or delay; they moved at once (James 1:22). – Partial obedience is disobedience (1 Samuel 15:22-23). 4. Serve in the Sphere Assigned – Each team went a different route. Your assignment may differ from another’s (1 Corinthians 12:4-6). – Faithfulness, not prominence, is what God rewards (Matthew 25:21). 5. Depend on God’s Power – The horses were “strong” (v. 3) because God empowered them (Zechariah 4:6). – Rely on the Spirit, not mere talent or effort (Ephesians 3:16). 6. Rest in His Sovereignty – Their mission “quieted” God’s Spirit in the north (v. 8); the outcome was His responsibility. – Trust Him with results while you remain faithful (Proverbs 3:5-6). Supporting Scriptures • Isaiah 6:8 — “Here am I. Send me!” • Romans 12:1-2 — Present yourself as a living sacrifice to discern His will. • John 14:15 — “If you love Me, you will keep My commandments.” • Ephesians 6:6 — Do God’s will “from your heart.” Putting It into Daily Practice • Begin each day with Scripture and yielded silence, asking, “Lord, what are Your orders today?” • Act immediately on convictions the Spirit brings—making the call, offering the help, turning from the sin. • Serve faithfully where you are—home, work, church—without comparing callings. • End the day thanking God for outcomes, big or small, and trusting Him for unfinished matters. |
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