I Am your Plumbline

Zechariah 4:8-10 “Then the word of the LORD came to me: “The hands of Zerubbabel have laid the foundation of this temple; his hands will also complete it. Then you will know that the LORD Almighty has sent me to you. “Who dares despise the day of small things, since the seven eyes of the LORD that range throughout the earth will rejoice when they see the chosen capstone in the hand of Zerubbabel?”” (NIV)

Then another message came to me from the LORD: “Zerubbabel is the one who laid the foundation of this Temple, and he will complete it. Then you will know that the LORD of Heaven’s Armies has sent me. Do not despise these small beginnings, for the LORD rejoices to see the work begin, to see the plumb line in Zerubbabel’s hand.” (The seven lamps represent the eyes of the LORD that search all around the world.) (NLT)

A plumb line is a simple but accurate tool used for determining whether or not something is perfectly vertical i.e. upright. The Lord also used, and uses, a "plumbline," His Word, to determine how upright His people truly are in His sight. How upright they think they are, or how upright they proclaim themselves to be, means nothing to God.

In the above passage Zerubbabel is a prophetic reference to Jesus Christ.

And the Spirit of the Lord says, there has been many difficulties that have tried to withstand the work that I have purposed to do through you. Many mountains have stood in your way; but I shall complete the work through you! You can be assured that My temple, that is you, shall be completed for Grace. You will be empowered to move every mountain out of your way. You need not fear or be troubled for I Am He who holds all power in My hands. I Am seeking righteousness in the earth, in the church, My people, and I have made the measurement for I have given you a standard in Christ Jesus. I Am calling you now into a place of fullness. I Am He who judges the hearts and intent of every man and I give him work to do according to the faithfulness of they whose hearts have been made truly righteous in Me. I Am He who began a good work in you and I shall surely complete it. By Grace I have called you into this place for such a time as this. You need not fear for I have risen a standard against every flood of the enemy. Nothing and no one will be able to withstand you or prevent your progression into My ordain destiny for your life. For truly I Am for you therefore nothing can stand against you. Again I say My standard will move every mountain out of your way and by faith you shall see every obstacle removed. I Am God and nothing is too hard for Me; nothing is impossible to Me. I will rebuild out of total ruin and out of nothing shall much come. "Behold, I will set a plumbline in the midst of My people" My child greater is He that is in you than he that is in the world. I have counted you righteous for the Chief Capstone is your Lord and God. You can be assured that I shall never forsake the work of My hands!