2026 Lenten Devotional, Day 20 (March 12)<\/p>\n
May We Be Filled with the Anointing of the Holy Spirit.<\/p>\n
Hymn: 191 ( I Will Sing the Wondrous Story )<\/p>\n
Scripture: Zechariah 4:6\u20137<\/p>\n
Key Verse: \u201cNot by might nor by power, but by my Spirit,\u201d says the LORD Almighty. (6)<\/p>\n
In the Burgundy region of France stands the magnificent and ornate “Abbey of Cluny.” Once the largest church structure in the world\u2014and possessing such immense power that it produced several popes\u2014it ultimately failed to reform itself and succumbed to secularization. As a result, it has now been reduced to nothing more than a national stud farm and a tourist attraction.<\/p>\n
In contrast, the nearby “Taiz\u00e9 Community”\u2014though housed in humble, unassuming buildings\u2014continues to draw crowds of young people from all over the world who flock there, yearning for grace. If we seek to reform others yet fail to transform ourselves, we are destined to end up in a desolate state, much like the Abbey of Cluny.<\/p>\n
The background of today\u2019s scripture passage from the Book of Zechariah is set during the period when the people of Israel, having returned from their exile in Babylon, were attempting to rebuild the ruined Temple in Jerusalem. Although they began with great ambition, the construction project stalled for sixteen years due to interference from surrounding nations and their own internal limitations. The people fell into a state of helplessness, and a spirit of defeatism\u2014the mindset that “we cannot do this”\u2014came to dominate them. It was at that very moment that God delivered a message to Zerubbabel.<\/p>\n
The message was this: we must realize that true change is not achieved through human strength, but solely through the power of the Holy Spirit. As declared in verse 6: “Not by might nor by power, but by my Spirit.” Here, “strength” refers to military might or organizational power, while “ability” signifies the individual effort and zeal of human beings.<\/p>\n
It is only when we realize that a task lies beyond the reach of human wisdom or resources that we finally turn to rely upon the Holy Spirit. The secret behind David\u2019s ability to stand before Goliath was not found in his own weaponry, but in his reliance upon “the name of the Lord of Hosts.” When confronted by the wall of despair that stands in our way, we require a posture of faith that declares: “You come against me with sword and spear, but I come against you in the name of the Lord.”<\/p>\n
During this season of Lent, let us lay aside our own efforts and experiences, seeking instead the compelling and powerful work of the Holy Spirit alone. I pray in the name of the Lord that you may experience\u2014and be challenged by the truth\u2014that the transformation we pray for in our own lives, in our families, and in our faith community is accomplished solely through the Spirit of God.<\/p>\n
Reflection Question: Is there any area of your life\u2014marked by past defeat or a sense of inadequacy\u2014that you feel unable to even attempt again?<\/p>\n
Prayer: Almighty God and Father, grant that I may not be a fool who relies on my own strength and ability; rather, let me follow the leading of the Holy Spirit, entrust myself to Your divine work, and be filled with moments of encountering You at every turn. I pray this in the name of Jesus. Amen.<\/p>\n
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2026 Lenten Devotional, Day 20 (March 12) May We Be Filled with the Anointing of the Holy Spirit. Hymn: 191 ( I Will Sing the Wondrous Story ) Scripture: Zechariah 4:6\u20137 Key Verse: \u201cNot by might nor by power, but … Continue reading