To Do Lists

 O. T. #2267   "To Do Lists"

August 29, 2022

Summary of Haggai

LET IT GLOW

We often have a to-do list for the day or week. Those things we want to get done, we consider important go on the list, whether metally or written down. Our priorities are reflected on it. God wants to be be number one on it, yet we often relegate Him to a lesser number, just as the Jews had done at this time. We all have pressures, demands, expectations, and tasks which attack our schedule. Everyone wants something from us-family, friends, employer, church, school, clubs. And we wonder why we run our of energy as we rush through life.

The Jews had returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the city and the Temple there after spending 70 years in captivity. The task had begun, but not completed. So God sent Haggai the prophet to bring them back to His purpose. God's house had symbolized His presence. 

LET IT GROW

Looking back through those 38 verses, we discovered Haggai's 4 messages.

1. First was the message of motivation. The people were told to consider their ways, some 4 times. It was liketheir wages earned were put into a bag with holes. Wealth was spent upon them. They left Jehovah out of their life completely. The Jewish leaders were told to repent and obey God's voice. 

Matthew 6:33 tells us, But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

2. The second message was one of consolation. As the people returned to the task, they needed encouragement and comfort. As they worked, God was with them. His glory was returning.

3. The third message was one of affirmation. The people built stone upon stone. Jesus is the cornerstone upon which our life is to be built. His Word lasts forever. The priests began reading the Law again.

4. The fourth message was a message of anticipation. There was coming a time when the Lord will reign upon His throne in Jerusalem. Some 500 years later the Messiah came to earth. Although the Jews rejected this Cornerstone, He still lives. There is coming a day when the Jews will acknowledge Jesus as Savior, Messiah, and Lord.

[Resource: Liberty Bible Commenarty]

John 15:16-17 says, Ye have not chosen Me, but I have chosen you, and ordained you, that ye should go and bring forth fruit, and that your fruit should remain: that whatsoever ye shall ask of the Father in My name, He may give it you. These things I command you, that ye love one another.

What has God told you to do during this study? Are we going to be faithful to do it?

LET IT GO

Thank You Jesus, that You are always with us.

May we follow Your Word and do Your will for Your glory.

Keep Him the head of our to do list today.