Haggai 2
Far Greater than a Construction Project!
Good morning! This is Pastor Jerry Ingalls from New Castle First Baptist Church and today is Monday, October 7.
In their return from Babylonian exile, God aligned all the resources for their success by giving the remnant favor with foreign kings. It was by God’s grace that the temple was rebuilt (Ezra 6:14), but, as in any construction project, there was something far greater happening than the building itself, as explained of its purpose in Haggai 2:6-10:
For thus says the Lord of hosts, “Once more in a little while, I am going to shake the heavens and the earth, the sea also and the dry land. I will shake all the nations; and they will come with the wealth of all nations, and I will fill this house with glory,” says the Lord of hosts. “The silver is Mine and the gold is Mine,” declares the Lord of hosts. “The latter glory of this house will be greater than the former,” says the Lord of hosts, “and in this place I will give peace,” declares the Lord of hosts.
God promised to fill the temple with His glory once again. According to Haggai 2:23, the Davidic line had been preserved, “‘I will take you, Zerubbabel, son of Shealtiel, My servant,’ declares the Lord, ‘and I will make you like a signet ring, for I have chosen you.’” As the signet ring, Zerubbabel was the authentication of God’s covenant promises to Israel. God’s presence would fill the whole earth through the Messiah of Israel, who is the fulfillment of the promise of peace (Haggai 2:10; Isaiah 9:6; Luke 2:14). Greater than all the earthly riches the temple could house, God was giving His Spirit so that Israel would fulfill their purposes – to bless the nations (Genesis 12:1-3).
Seize the moment and glorify God in your body, remembering that as the temple of the Holy Spirit, God chose you to be something far greater than a construction project (1 Corinthians 6:19-20). Shine with the treasure He has placed within you (2 Corinthians 4:6-10). You are blessed to be a blessing!
God bless you!
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