From a Humble Temple

God Frees and Redeems Liberating Passover Freedom to Worship Live in the light of God (Isaiah 2:5)  Haggai 2:1-9 The Voice 2 On the 21st day of the 7th month, the prophet Haggai gave another message from the Eternal. Eternal One: 2 Ask Zerubbabel (Shealtiel’s son and Judah’s governor), Joshua (Jehozadak’s son and the high priest), and all those who returned from exile, 3 “Are any of you still living who saw how glorious My first house was before it was destroyed more than 60 years ago? How does this current one look to you now? In comparison to the first, does this one look like nothing? Of course, it does. 4 “But don’t be discouraged. Be strong, Zerubbabel. Be strong, Joshua (Jehozadak’s son and the high priest). Be strong, all you who once again live in the land. Keep working on it. For I, the Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies, am with you! 5 Regarding the covenant[a] I made with you when your ancestors came out of Egypt,[b] My Spirit remains with you, living among you. Do not be afraid. 6 “Yet once more[c] I will shake not only the earth, but also the heavens,[d] the sea, and the land. 7 I will rattle all the nations, and all that is valuable in the eyes of the world will be willingly brought to My house. I will see to it that it is filled to the brim with My glory. 8 “You see, all the silver and all the gold in this world already belong to Me. 9 You will stand by and watch as the magnificence of this new house will eclipse the magnificence of My first house. And in this new house, I will give you peace.” God proclaims peace will come upon the Jews, a peace not only for Israel but for all believers in the Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6–7). So says the Eternal, Commander of heavenly armies. For Reflection The Hebrews were dissatisfied with the Temple of lesser grandness. But God says they have only laid the foundation for a more extraordinary house. The house they began will evolve into the most magnificent house of worship that covers the whole world. It will be built on the willingness of the people to contribute to its construction. This New House of the Lord is the Church universal. The Kingdom of God will be fully realized, Pray Pray and let the Holy Spirit guide your life. Pray and recognize the grandeur of the will of God. Pray and willingly give yourself and all that you have as a disciple of The Way of Jesus. Forward to a friend