The Lord, who stretches out the heavens, who lays the foundation of the earth, and who forms the human spirit within a person…. Zechariah 12:1
What an interesting introduction to the rest of the
chapter. What an interesting sentence
which seems to equate the importance of forming the human spirit within a
person with things as monumental as laying the foundation of the earth and
stretching out the heavens.
If this is true, and I believe it is, then we must value the spirit
within every person. God has created
each of us uniquely for his purpose. He
has instilled in each of us the qualities He intends to use for His purpose and
His glory. We cannot belittle any human
being. We must value those who are innately
meek and gentle and those who are fiercely full of energy. He has a place for both in His kingdom. Those with high energy must not look down on
those who are quiet. Those who are slow
to both speak and act must not judge those who are quick-witted and willing to
charge ahead.
Whatever the human spirit within us, it is best expressed when
yielded to the creator who formed it. I
have thought about this recently in relation to the different personalities of
my grandchildren. Among them are the
gentle and also those full of fire. They
do not all have to be alike in order to be of great value.
Nor do I have to be like every other believer. I fully understand that personality
characteristics can be “flaws.” We
should not be excusing the worst of ourselves.
But, even what is viewed as the worst may indicate something God has
built into us which can be sanctified for His use. What comes across as being a “spitfire” may
if consecrated to God be zeal for Him and His kingdom. What comes across as reticence may be a
willingness to stand back and pray for those who act.
What an amazing thought.
The one who has the power and wisdom to create the universe also
fashions the spirit within us as individuals.
I stand in awe of an all powerful and yet personal God.
How arrogant and misguided is the view of the humanist who
thinks the “human spirit” somehow came from somewhere.
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