Grace! Grace to It!

 

Zechariah 4:4 And I said to the angel who talked with me, “What are these, my lord?” 5 Then the angel who talked with me answered and said to me, “Do you not know what these are?” I said, “No, my lord.” 6 Then he 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 of hosts. 7 Who are you, O great mountain? Before Zerubbabel you shall become a plain. And he shall bring forward the top stone amid shouts of ‘Grace, grace to it!’”

As Zechariah received visions from God, he was receiving hope and encouragement.  Having seen that God would provide the righteousness needed for them to approach God in His temple, that brought up another issue: the temple needed to be rebuilt, and the task seemed overwhelming. So, God showed him items associated with the temple and the abundant supply He would give, as well as the strength needed for Zerubbabel and his workers.  What man could not do in his own strength, God would provide by His grace.  When it is God's plan and project, nothing stands in its way. His grace is more than sufficient.