Anointed to Build

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“Then Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel and Jeshua the son of Jozadak arose and began to rebuild the house of God that is in Jerusalem, and the prophets of God were with them, supporting them” (Ezra 5:2).

Following Cyrus’s declaration, regarding the freedom and restoration of the Jews in 2 Chronicles, the Jews returned to Jerusalem. They built an altar to God and laid the foundation to rebuild the temple (Ezra 3). In chapter 4, Zerubbabel and the builders experienced opposition from their adversaries. They first tried to convince the builders to include them in the work. When they refused, they discouraged the people and made them afraid to build. They also bribed leaders against them to frustrate their work (Ezra 4:1-6).

Letters were written to the King who caused the work to cease, until the second year of King Darius. Then the prophets prophesied over the Jews and Zerubbabel rose up and began to rebuild the house of God (Ezra 5:1-2). They experienced opposition a second time but they continued to build. The elders were again questioned about where they received permission to rebuild the temple. “And this was their reply to us: ‘We are the servants of the God of heaven and earth, and we are rebuilding the house that was built many years ago, which a great king of Israel built and finished” (Ezra 5:11).

The elders informed the King of the decree which Cyrus had written, concerning the Jews rebuilding their city and the temple. The King sent men to search the archives and they found the decree from Cyrus the King. The King then gave permission for the work to continue. “And the elders of the Jews built and prospered through the prophesying of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah the son of Iddo. They finished their building by decree of the God of Israel and by decree of Cyrus and Darius and Artaxerxes king of Persia” (Ezra 6:14).

I notice how the elders moved at the anointed word of God through the prophets. As the word was prophesied over them, they prospered to complete the work. Although they experienced much opposition, they continued to build and were encouraged by the spoken word. When we set out to do anything great for God, we can expect opposition and discouragement. This is often an indication that you are doing something great and making progress. Surround yourself with people, who will continue to speak the life giving word of God over your situation. Encouragement is a strong antidote to discouragement and remembering what the word says, provides strength to build.

“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” (Zechariah‬ ‭4:6‬).

A.P.-Y.

Published by Anneta Pinto-Young

I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession. Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm. I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing. I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.

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21 thoughts on “Anointed to Build”

  1. Powerful Word Anneta.
    We have to be surronded by people who will remind us of the promises of God.
    There are people who speak negative and those who speak positive words.
    There are people who operates in the office of prophets, we need to know them by the spirit so that they help us finish those assignments.

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    1. Amen 🙏🏾. Indeed and remember that everyone has the power to speak life and death into their own situations. You are the prophet over your family and everything attached to you, because of your proximity and the spiritual authority that you have been given over those things and people. Bless you.

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  3. Thanks for sharing, APY. This reminds me that sometimes we need to stir up the spirit and be renewed in the Lord…Sometimes we need a fresh Word from the Lord to get up and get building. satan wants the work to cease and to fold, but we follow after Jesus because We Love Him…and we follow His example- He pressed on ‘til the job God appointed him to do was finished and complete.

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  4. Powerful…indeed…I’m thriving on that piece of scripture.The body of Christ is definitely in the rebuilding and restoration. God is looking for qualified and anointed builders….we are personally in this season in our region.And we have to guard over the process against these evil words and campaigns.

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  5. Romans 8:31-33
    What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us?
    He that spared not his own Son, but delivered him up for us all, how shall he not with him also freely give us all things?
    Who shall lay any thing to the charge of God’s elect? It is God that justifieth.

    Thank you, amen!

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  6. Honey Anneta, now you spoke this, “They continued to build and were encouraged by the spoken word. ” We see evidence of this type of discouragement and oppression happening around us nowadays. We must reflect on the messages of the past, learn from the lessons, and then we will know how to move forward today, even if we have to shuffle first. Thanks for a great message my friend. 🥰🙏🏼😘🙌🏼😊 Peace and blessings!

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