Go up to the mountains and bring wood and build the temple, that I may take pleasure in it and be glorified,” says the Lord. – Haggai 1:6
In chapter 1 God calls Haggai to deliver a message. The Jews were living in their comfortable house while God's house sat unfinished and uncared for because in the people's minds it wasn't time to rebuild. But after Haggai's message, the people got to work building God's house. In chapter 2, the people were motivated to continue building the temple and God will bless them (Haggai 2:5).
In short it is important to notice a few reminders for some and new revelation for others.
1. God wants His house to look just as good as your house.
2. God expects us to invest in His house just like we invest in ours.
3. Gods wants people to visit a beautiful house that speaks well of Him. Just like we want people to visit our houses that speak well of us.
4. Caring for God's house is all of our responsibility.
5. Lumber to build isn't free, it cost to build and it cost to keep on building.
6. God is watching how we treat His house.
Here's the point, your role is needed as a good steward to care for God's house with your presence, participation, and possessions (finance).
Let God's glory fill the house as we build and continue to build together.
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