“Thus says the LORD of hosts: These people say the time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.” Haggai 1:2
I continue with my study of Haggai - using the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary volume for this book. The next chapter of the commentary is entitled Disregarding God Leads to a Lack of Human Flourishing. This commentary chapter outlines 2 divisions with 2 sub-divisions each exploring Haggai 1:2-11. For this morning, my focus is an unassisted review of Haggai 1:2 - the first sub-division. Here God refers to what the people say with regard to efforts to rebuild the temple. Of course, we know what is coming next as God is not pleased with the people's lack of effort to rebuild His house. The temple represents a place of worship, where God's people gather to draw near to Him corporately and to bring glory to His name in prayer, song, fellowship with God's people, and study of His Word. All of this in service and obedience to God who calls us to love Him with all of our our heart, soul and mind. God's people choose not to be obedient to the most important commandment - one can't expect things to go well from there.
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My Prayer: Lord Jesus, You are SO good - thank You Jesus for giving me a place where I can worship corporately - with fellow believers - as we can support and encourage one another in our love of You. Thank You Jesus! I am not deserving of such blessings. My sin is great and it continues...daily. Please forgive me Jesus and help me overcome and turn from my sin towards You. Help me love You with all of my heart, soul, and mind and love others as You love me. Help me grow in my faith. Give Lisa and myself wisdom and strength. Please heal Lisa of her cancer and from the side effects of chemo. Help us lead Zach and Dustin to You Jesus and for them to choose You as their Lord and Savior. Please provide Godly friends and spouses to Zach and Dustin. Help me serve You, my family, my church, and others. Help me understand, be obedient to, and apply Your message for me today and every day.
