Haggai 1:1-11.
As a new year comes upon us, we will probably be thinking first about how much we would like to forget the majority of the last year. However, God would have something better for us. It should not take much analysis of the Old Testament to see that God was incredibly gracious and patient with Israel's slowness to do His will. He continually reminded them of His grace and mercy. He would often take blessings away in order to get their attention and remind them of His power. But sometimes, even Christians are stubborn and refuse to listen.
The Israelites have been safely brought back from exile, they have been blessed, and God has even removed some blessings in order to turn their attention to Him - and, more specifically, to rebuild His temple. God has certainly done all of those things for us in the last year. We have certainly been humbled. So, with that in mind, we should be thankful for God's blessings and stop neglecting His Word, His church, and His will. We should pause and truly consider our ways to see whether we are really as serious about God as we think we are.
Pastor Matt Thornton, Speaker.
Archive Date: 01/03/21
