-Confused Priorties
-Haggai 2:1-9

"'But now be strong, O Zerubbabel,'declares the Lord. 'Be strong, O Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land,' declares the Lord,' and work. For I am with you.'" (Haggai 2:4)

The people of Judah had been exiled to Babylon in 586 B.C., the temple and Jerusalem destroyed. Now, the returning Jews who began rebuilding their temple were sidetracked and failing to complete the job. On behalf of God, Haggai confronted the people of their own selfishness and of living in beautiful homes while allowing God's house to sit unfinished. Putting their own desires and possessions ahead of God, they confused their priorities.

There's something that hits close to home with this passage. The world and its cares hold sway over us, too, and it is easy to lose sight of our calling to be students of and ambassadors for Christ. In just one verse, Haggai's word to the people from the Lord admonishes them three times to "be strong."

This Hebrew word means binding and girding, the opposite of careless, or faintheartedness. This is just what we need to hear, also! God's Spirit remains upon us; His presence empowers and strengthens us, binding and girding us for His service and His priorities.
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God has chosen us to be His agents, working with His resources. He is seeking out willing hearts and hands.

--Haven Today