Title Before, Now, From Today/Haggai 2:15-19
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The small decisions of each day come together to make a big history, and the dust gathers to form a great mountain. When our holy resolutions are gathered together at every moment, abundant fruit will be produced and the kingdom of God will be established on this earth. Through the prophet Haggai, God declared, “But from this day on, I will bless you.” Until yesterday it was dark and sad. It was despair and a sigh. But starting today, it will be a time of joy.
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Verse 1:6 says, “You sow a lot, but you get little; you eat, but you are not satisfied; you drink, but you are not satisfied; you wear, but you are not warm; and a worker is paid, but he puts it into a bag with holes in it.” It didn't work out well. You work hard and work hard, but you don't have much income left. It was a life in vain.
Prophet Haggai tells us to remember the time when the rebuilding of the temple was left unattended. With the rebuilding of the temple stopped, everyone lived in their own separate houses, and no one started rebuilding the temple. They only thought of excuses to each other and said that the time had not yet come. Verse 17, “I, the LORD of hosts, have struck with the storm and the mold and the hail at all the work that your hands have made, but you have not turned to me.” You did. “I, the Lord of hosts, saith the Lord of hosts, shall examine your works” (1:5,7).
Israel's problem in the past was a matter of priorities. Rather than rebuilding the temple, they were busy with their own work. As a result, the wrath of God came upon us. Israel's past was a state of disobedience and a hardened heart.
now
But now it is different from the past. Together, they went up the mountain, took wood, and began the work of rebuilding the temple. The prophet's words were received as the words of God. I can no longer find a tough look in them. Only obedience is visible. Their bodies and minds have completely returned to God.
Then God said, “I am with you. My God abides among you.” Not only that, God excited their hearts. The inspiration of the Holy Spirit came upon them. As a result, they became more loyal and dedicated, allowing the restoration of the temple to be completed in a matter of months.
The word of God's promise came to the rebuilt temple. “Don’t be afraid. Don't be discouraged and disappointed. I will be with you. I will fill it with the treasures of all nations. The later glory of this temple will be greater than the former glory.” He presented a new hope for the future as a vision.
from today
The ‘today’ referred to here is the day to give up disobedience and obey. Today is the day I give up my will and make a decision based on God's will. Today is the day to abandon formal faith and build up with sincere faith. Today is the day to go back to a new life, a person pleasing to God through repentance. This is the day we must continue to build. It is an important time to organize your past life and make new decisions. It is also the starting point of a new life to prepare for tomorrow's blessings. What should we do today?
We need to redefine our priorities.
You need to decide the order of what comes first and last. Seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness comes first, and what to eat, drink, and clothe comes last. Seeking the kingdom of God and His righteousness is thinking on God's side. I am thinking of God's glory rather than my own. It is to do spiritual things before worldly things. Make worship a priority in your life. The revival that must be experienced among us is the revival of worship. The worship service offered every Sunday should be a worship service that is offered with emotion and emotion. Please pray for the grace and prepare the worship service.
You must obey.
You must decide to live a life of complete obedience. The blessings promised by God are given to those who obey. Obedience is the religious expression of the most humble person. In the cross we find the greatest obedience. Jesus on the cross, who died for the salvation of all mankind, showed us the noblest life of obedience. The Israelites listened to the prophet Haggai and all the people obeyed. Where there is obedience there is revival. When we came together as one through obedience, revival of the Word, prayer, and spiritual revival took place.
You must be holy.
Holiness is not imitation. It's not a format. not a word. Holiness is life. It is to practice a life separate from the unclean. Also, holiness is spiritual maturity. Abandoning a child's work. It is to reach the measure of mature faith. Because God is holy, he also said to be holy.
In order to be holy, we must shun evil. You cannot maintain holiness if you approach the unclean. Psalm 1 says, “Blessed is the man who walks not in the counsel of the wicked, nor stands in the way of sinners, nor sits in an arrogant seat.” Therefore, from this day on, those who fulfill the words I will bless you are those who live a holy life through the word and prayer. He will enjoy such blessings, “It is like a tree planted by streams of water, which yields fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither.
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Dear saints, Through the book of Haggai, we who dream of revival realized what to do and how to do it. Starting today, I want you to set your priorities right and live obediently. May you live a holy and mature life. Surely God will bless you. May the revival that God gives you come to your family, children, and every place in your life. I hope that the fire of revival that God gives to our church burns. Amen.