Time-wise, the Prophet Haggai coincides with the Book of Ezra. Haggai is the prophet God sent to give the returning Jewish exiles a pep talk. We as Christians living in today’s world could use a pep talk, too. Seek the truth…
The rubble of the destroyed City of Jerusalem’s wall represented failure, sin, disobedience, and judgment. The repaired wall symbolized hope, a future, life, power, a real city, more people and a threat to the enemies. Enthusiasm led to hard work, which led to tired, dejected people. However, hearing the Word of God changes things. Seek the truth…
Back in 1992, Hurricane Andrew devastated South Florida. I witnessed something I’d never seen before — neighbor helping neighbor, strangers helping strangers. If a tree had fallen on a house, a guy with a chainsaw just came and started cutting it up. There were many scenes like that. We were all victims. We were all neighbors. Today’s chapters reminded me of that. We worked, we served, we prayed, we sweated, we helped — together — just like the Jews rebuilding the wall around the holy city. Seek the truth…
Daniel 9: One of the Most Important Prophecies that Jesus Fulfilled!… Seek the truth…