Haggai 2:10-23
9/24, second year of Darius, the word of the Lord came to the prophet Haggai.
Consecrated: to make or declare sacred; set apart ordedicate to the service of a deity- God
Defiled: to make foul, dirty, or unclean; pollute; taint;debase.
Now give careful thought to this from this day on.
Work on the Tempe has been resumed, but this in itself will not make the workmen 'holy' (dedicated to God and fit for his service). It is rottenness, not soundness that is contagious. Their previous neglect of God brought all kinds of unpleasant consequences.
Is there yet any seed left in the barn? Until now, the vine and the fig tree, the pomegranate and the olive tree have not borne fruit. "From this day on I will bless you."
The Lord Almighty said, 'I will take you, my servant Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chose you.
Why?
From the day they begin to put first things first, God will bless every aspect of life.
A word for Zerubbabel. It is to Zerubbabel the heir to David;s throne, rather than to Zerubbabel the individual, that these messianic promises are made. He stands in the line from David to Christ.
v 23: Zerubbabel is not given the title 'king', but it seems as if the curse on King Jehoiachin recorded in Jeremiah.
Now give careful thought to this from this day on. Be consecrated, don't be defiled then the blessing will come to us.
How?
Give careful thought to this from this day on. What I have been defiled? But now when I begin to put first things first, put God's word first, Go will bless every aspect of life.
Monday, June 30, 2014
Sunday, June 29, 2014
Be strong for God is with me
Haggai 2:1-9
7/21 the word of the Lord came by the had of Haggai the prophet.
Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? Is it not as nothing in your eyes?
Be strong (3 times), work, for I am with you, according to the covenant that I made with you when you came out of Egypt.
The later glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts.
Why?
Solomon's fabulous Temple had been demolished 70 years. Few of those now building would have seen it - but all had heard of it. And its glory had lost nothing in the telling.
The new Temple seems a feeble thing in comparison. But let the builders take heart.
The present building is just a foretaste of the splendour and glory of the end-time, the era of peace and prosperity to which the prophets all looked forward.
The new Temple is built in our heart through Jesus Christ and our believeing.
Be strong for Gos is with us, according to the word of Jesus Christ and help of the Holy Spirit.
How?
Be strong, do what the Lord earged me to do, honor Jesus's name!
7/21 the word of the Lord came by the had of Haggai the prophet.
Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? Is it not as nothing in your eyes?
Be strong (3 times), work, for I am with you, according to the covenant that I made with you when you came out of Egypt.
The later glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts.
Why?
Solomon's fabulous Temple had been demolished 70 years. Few of those now building would have seen it - but all had heard of it. And its glory had lost nothing in the telling.
The new Temple seems a feeble thing in comparison. But let the builders take heart.
The present building is just a foretaste of the splendour and glory of the end-time, the era of peace and prosperity to which the prophets all looked forward.
The new Temple is built in our heart through Jesus Christ and our believeing.
Be strong for Gos is with us, according to the word of Jesus Christ and help of the Holy Spirit.
How?
Be strong, do what the Lord earged me to do, honor Jesus's name!
Saturday, June 28, 2014
Consider your ways. Haggai 1
Haggai 1:1-15
In the second year if Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai.
Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?
Consider your ways. You have sown much and harvested little. You eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but never have your fill. You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm. He who earns wages does so to put them into a bad with holes.
Consider your ways. Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord.
The Lord stirred up the spirit of many leader and high priests and the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and worked on the house of the Lord of hosts, their God, on the twenty-fourth day of the month.
Sixteen years after the decree of the Persian Emperor Cyrus which allowed the people to return. Haggai and Zechariah began to stir things up. Thanks to them, by 516 the Temple was completed.
Why?
Life is hard, with food and clothing in short supply, and prices soaring. Why? Because the people have their priorities wrong.
They are all wrap up in their own selfish concerns. God is be neglected.
Consider your ways: repent ourselves.
God is the first priority in our life. Set the Lord at first priority, God looks us at important position either.
God has authority over all, God may destroy everything and blesses to everyone who loves.
Fountain of blessing is Jesus Christ!
How?
Am I concerning myself only? My living is to honor name of the Lord.
In the second year if Darius the king, in the sixth month, on the first day of the month, the word of the Lord came by the hand of Haggai.
Is it a time for you yourselves to dwell in your paneled houses, while this house lies in ruins?
Consider your ways. You have sown much and harvested little. You eat, but you never have enough; you drink, but never have your fill. You clothe yourselves, but no one is warm. He who earns wages does so to put them into a bad with holes.
Consider your ways. Go up to the hills and bring wood and build the house, that I may take pleasure in it and that I may be glorified, says the Lord.
The Lord stirred up the spirit of many leader and high priests and the spirit of all the remnant of the people. And they came and worked on the house of the Lord of hosts, their God, on the twenty-fourth day of the month.
Sixteen years after the decree of the Persian Emperor Cyrus which allowed the people to return. Haggai and Zechariah began to stir things up. Thanks to them, by 516 the Temple was completed.
Why?
Life is hard, with food and clothing in short supply, and prices soaring. Why? Because the people have their priorities wrong.
They are all wrap up in their own selfish concerns. God is be neglected.
Consider your ways: repent ourselves.
God is the first priority in our life. Set the Lord at first priority, God looks us at important position either.
God has authority over all, God may destroy everything and blesses to everyone who loves.
Fountain of blessing is Jesus Christ!
How?
Am I concerning myself only? My living is to honor name of the Lord.
Friday, June 27, 2014
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you
1 Peter 5:7-14
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Why?
Christian also need stout heart to face formidable and unrelenting opposition. But God never ceases to be concerned for his people.
Suffering is only for a little time: God's strength and power are endless.
Peter's letter encourage us to stand firm and be strong. Suffering is a little while. God never cease to care for us.
How?
Cast all my anxiety on God because he cares for me. Pray and live joyful everyday.
Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
Be self-controlled and alert. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
After you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.
Peace to all of you who are in Christ.
Why?
Christian also need stout heart to face formidable and unrelenting opposition. But God never ceases to be concerned for his people.
Suffering is only for a little time: God's strength and power are endless.
Peter's letter encourage us to stand firm and be strong. Suffering is a little while. God never cease to care for us.
How?
Cast all my anxiety on God because he cares for me. Pray and live joyful everyday.
Wednesday, June 25, 2014
Be shepherds of God's flocks, being examples to the flock
1 Peter 5:1-6
Be shepherds of God's flocks that is under your care, serving as overseers - not because you must, but because you are willing.
Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
He will lift you up in due time.
As a leader himself - and a witness of the crucifixion - Peter appeals for a real 'shepherd spirit' in all church leaders.
The younger people must respect their authority.
Christians need to acquire a genuinely humble spirit.
Why?
Christians take care other brothers like Jesus toke care his disciples. Jesus also care the poors and widows, orphans.
Humble is basic altitude, even I like to shepherd God's flocks, but I am same as them is a follower of Christ. For I have more faith after a few years suffering and accepted grace of God. So I like to serve other as overseers.
How?
Do my best, with all my heart, all my mind and all my strength to help others and lead them walk on the right way.
Be shepherds of God's flocks that is under your care, serving as overseers - not because you must, but because you are willing.
Not lording it over those entrusted to you, but being examples to the flock.
All of you, clothe yourselves with humility toward one another, because "God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble."
He will lift you up in due time.
As a leader himself - and a witness of the crucifixion - Peter appeals for a real 'shepherd spirit' in all church leaders.
The younger people must respect their authority.
Christians need to acquire a genuinely humble spirit.
Why?
Christians take care other brothers like Jesus toke care his disciples. Jesus also care the poors and widows, orphans.
Humble is basic altitude, even I like to shepherd God's flocks, but I am same as them is a follower of Christ. For I have more faith after a few years suffering and accepted grace of God. So I like to serve other as overseers.
How?
Do my best, with all my heart, all my mind and all my strength to help others and lead them walk on the right way.
Do not be discouraged, but rejoice that we participate in the sufferings of Christ
1 Peter 4:12-19
Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
It should come as no surprise to Christians to suffer for Christ's sake.
It is a cause for joy, not discouragement!
Why?
Christ's suffering led to glory - a glory Christ's faithful followers will share.
For this world are opposite to the Christ.
Suffering for the name of Jesus Christ is good, but it is worse for evil deeds.
This world has may painful matters, but always rejoice in my heart. For Christ is in me.
Christian need stout肥碩 hearts to face formidable強大 and unrelenting 無情opposition.
But God never ceases to be concerned for his people.
Suffering is only for a little time: God's strength and power are endless.
How?
Do not be discouraged, but rejoice that we participate in the sufferings of Christ.
Do not be surprised at the painful trial you are suffering, as though something strange were happening to you.
If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you. Do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name.
Those who suffer according to God's will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
It should come as no surprise to Christians to suffer for Christ's sake.
It is a cause for joy, not discouragement!
Why?
Christ's suffering led to glory - a glory Christ's faithful followers will share.
For this world are opposite to the Christ.
Suffering for the name of Jesus Christ is good, but it is worse for evil deeds.
This world has may painful matters, but always rejoice in my heart. For Christ is in me.
Christian need stout肥碩 hearts to face formidable強大 and unrelenting 無情opposition.
But God never ceases to be concerned for his people.
Suffering is only for a little time: God's strength and power are endless.
How?
Do not be discouraged, but rejoice that we participate in the sufferings of Christ.
Tuesday, June 24, 2014
In all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ
1 Peter 4:7-11
Be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
Love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God' grace in its various forms.
Speaking: do it as one speaking the very words of God
Serves: do it with the strength God provides
Main purpose : In all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.
Why?
Do everything with love and all strength God provides. Speaking in the words of God.
When persecution comes, they will need to be ready - level-headed, alert, prayerful and unfailingly loving to others.
Now each of Christ;s followers is given grace for some special service.
How?
1) Pray, 2)Love each other, 3)Offer hospitality without grumbling are my works.
Be clear minded and self-controlled so that you can pray.
Love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.
Offer hospitality to one another without grumbling.
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God' grace in its various forms.
Speaking: do it as one speaking the very words of God
Serves: do it with the strength God provides
Main purpose : In all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ.
Why?
Do everything with love and all strength God provides. Speaking in the words of God.
When persecution comes, they will need to be ready - level-headed, alert, prayerful and unfailingly loving to others.
Now each of Christ;s followers is given grace for some special service.
How?
1) Pray, 2)Love each other, 3)Offer hospitality without grumbling are my works.
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