A y'a fɔ ne ye ko: «Fitinɛ manayɔrɔ wolonwula nunu ye Masaba ɲadenw le ye. U be dugukolo mumɛ bɛɛ le kɔlɔsira.» Ne y'a ɲininga tugu ko: «Olivuyiri fila minw be fitinɛ kinibolo n'a numanbolo la, olu kɔrɔ ye mun ye?» Ne y'a ɲininga tugu ko: «Olivubolo fila minw be bolo sanulaman fila nunu gɛrɛfɛ, tulu be tɛmɛ minw kɔnɔ, o kɔrɔ ye mun ye?» A ye n jaabi ko: «I ma olu kɔrɔ lɔn wa?» Ne ko: «Ayi, matigi.» O la, a y'a fɔ n ye ko: «Mɔgɔ fila minw wolomana ka tulu kɛ u kuun na waasa u ka baara kɛ Matigi, dugukolo Masa ye, olu lo.» Masaba y'a fɔ Zorobabɛli ye ko: «Baara min b'i bolo, e fanga tena se k'o kɛ, i yɛrɛ seko fana tɛ, fɔɔ ne ka Nii. Ne Masaba, Setigi le ko ten. Ele kuluba min be Zorobabɛli ɲafɛ, i be se k'a bali wa? I bena kɛ yɔrɔ dakɛɲɛnin ye. A bena Alabatoso laban kabakuru la tuma min na, u ben'a fɔ soo nin ma: A ka ɲi! A ka ɲi!» Masaba kumana ne fɛ ko: «Zorobabɛli bolo le ye Alabatoso nin juu sigi, ale lo ben'a laban.» Aw ben'a lɔn o fɛ ko Masaba, Setigi le ye ne ci aw fɛ. Baara min daminɛtɔ lo dɔɔni dɔɔni, mɔgɔ man kan k'o lɔgɔbɔ. U ka kan ka nisɔndiya le ka Alabatoso lɔko ye Zorobabɛli bolo.
What Does This Mean?
This verse is from the book of Zechariah where an angel explains to Zerubbabel that success in God's work comes not through human strength or power, but through the Holy Spirit’s guidance and power.
Explained for Children
Imagine you're trying to build a big sandcastle. This verse tells us it's not about how strong your arms are or how much effort you put in, but about listening to the wind - which is like God's spirit guiding you.
Historical Background
Zechariah wrote this around 520 BC during the Persian period, addressing Zerubbabel, who was leading the rebuilding of Jerusalem after exile. The Israelites needed encouragement and guidance as they faced challenges in restoring their city.
Living It Out Today
When facing a tough project at work or school, remember that your success isn't just about your effort but also about being open to divine guidance and inspiration.