You Are Chosen

O. T. #2265  "You Are Chosen"

August 25, 2022

Haggai 2-Part 6

LET IT GLOW

Today we are finishing up with the third message by Haggai. It had been four months since God gave him the first message to give the priests. The foundation of the Temple was laid and God told them to consider (think carefully). Apparently, the Jews had repented of their disobedience. It was harvest time and God was giving His people a promise-From this day onward I will bless you. (verse 19)

Ezra 5:2 tells us that Zerubbabel and Jeshua responded by starting again to rebuild the Temple of God in Jerusalem. And the prophet helped them, too. 

Are our church leaders (spiritual guides) obeying God? Are they seeking God's will for the church body? Are the teachers teaching His Word as Truth?

LET IT GROW

The fourth and last message which god gave to Haggai was for Governor Zerubbabel concerning the Millennial Kingdom:

• God was about to shake the heavens and the earth.
• He will overthrow royal thrones and destroy the power of foreign kingdoms. 
• He will overturn their chariots and riders. 
• The horses will fall and their riders will kill each other.
• When this happens, God will honor Zerubbabel, His servant. He will be like a signet rignet His finger, for God chose him.
• The LORD of Heaven's Armies had spoken! (NLT)

Ultimately, this will happen during the Battle of Armageddon. The signet ring was used by its owner to sign letters and official documents. Zerubbabel's purpose was to bear the mark of honor and authority, carrying out God's will and representing Him in all that he did. Remember, he was the grandson of King Jehoiachin of Judah, carrying on the Davidic lineage of kings. the Messiah would come through Zerubbabel's line. What a privilege!

What confidence this must have given Zerubbabel during the difficult times while rebuilding the Temple. We should have that same confidence as a child of God.

John 15:16 tells us, 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. 

This should show us how valuable we are in God's eyes and motivate us to work for Him. When we feel down, remember that God has chosen us. Doing God's work and worship should be a higher priority than our comforts. He promises us strength and guidance when we give God first place in our lives.

LET IT GO

Thank You Father, for choosing us to be Your child.

Help us make Your will priority in our life today.

To You be glory and honor and praise.