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 Zechariah lived in a time of rebuilding and his vision of the two olive trees meant that Zerubbabel and Joshua would be blessed with Jehovah's spirit in strengthening the people for the work. The vision of the lampstand reminded Zechariah not to 'despise the day of small things' because Jehovah's purposes would be carried out-" 'not by a military force, not by power, but by my spirit, 'Jehovah of armies has said." (Zechariah 4:6, 10: 8:9) The small band of Christians persistently carrying the light of truth to mankind during the first world war would similarly be used in rebuilding work.  They too would be a source of encouragement and, few as they were, would learn to rely on Jehovah's strength, not despising the day of small beginnings. 

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