vv. 1,2 In times of discouragement and despair, God raises up his servants and revives hope. Haggai and Zechariah, who spoke in the name of God, say that you can see the work of God intervening for his people. Zerubbabel and Jeshua were encouraged by prophesy of prophets and restarted the building of the temple. At times when doing good works we may be discouraged and lose strength, but turn your ear to the words of the ones that God raised up and be encouraged. vv. 3-5 Even when faced with extreme opposition, God allows the work the people started to finish. Governor Tattenai did not stop the temple building by the Israelites but handled the issue neutrally. This was able to happen because God had his eye on the elders of Judah. Even today many bad events may surround you and all the circumstances may seem bad, but trust that God has his eye on you. He will help you fulfill the good works that he started.
What lesson is God teaching me?
vv. 1,2 The Prophets Haggai and Zechariah were encouraged so that they had sped up the process of rebuilding the temple. Are you either interrupting or slowing down the work of God? Going to worship services, quiet time, prayer life, and serving, whatever it may be, check to see if whether something is not right in these areas. Be like the two prophets who checked to see if there was a brother or sister who was of weak faith that needed encouraging.
Thank you God, for looking out for me even in my hard times.
