There’s nothing He’s in need
of. He needn’t make a plan.
One word and it has happened. It
steps into its place.
Such things are quite
impossible for all the human race.
Exactly how He does it, is
anybody’s guess.
We know it’s by His Spirit. A
miracle – no less.
It isn’t done by power, although
God has it all.
It is a mighty action, which
nothing else can stall.
His Spirit knows what’s needed. It’s
clearer than a bell.
In such exquisite detail, too
beautiful to tell.
The angel told Zerubbabel, this
was the way to go.
The temple would be finalised;
the capstone surely show,
That grace had been triumphant.
Not power and not might.
God Spirit had achieved it in
everybody’s sight.
God didn’t need instructions. No
one can tell Him how.
The world may think it’s
foolishness and what to do right now.
But all is in position and those
of humble birth,
Would soon behold the Saviour,
Who came for all the earth.
But where was it they’d find Him?
They’d look for Him in vain.
The wind blows where it wishes.
We know not whence it came.
We hear it in the tree tops. But
no one ever sees,
The way the Spirit of the Lord
is like a holy breeze.
How do we understand this? What is
it that we mean?
Can anyone explain the way the
Spirit can be seen?
But those born of the Spirit, do
not need might or power.
The Lord is their protector;
their wonderful High Tower.
As fearless as the High Priest.
Like Joshua of old.
Who followed God’s instructions
and did as he was told.
It wasn’t done by power. It wasn’t
done by might.
It was the Holy Spirit through
Whom they got it right.
They didn’t have to tremble; they
didn’t have to fear.
The Spirit of the Living God
was always very near.
Perhaps it’s all Old Testament.
But much is still the same.
It isn’t by our ability; it’s
only Jesus’ Name,
That draws to a conclusion. His
Spirit is the way,
For us to win the battle and
help us take the day.
For if it is God’s battle, then we
can watch Him win,
The battle over Satan’s might
and all the power of sin.
Jim Strickland –
Written – 31st October 2011
