The prophet Haggai rebuked the Jewish people who had returned from exile for prioritizing their own homes while the temple lay in ruins. He encouraged them that even when their efforts seem small and their vision feels incomplete, God is at work and will one day fill His house with glory.
Before you begin
Ask the Lord to give you a fresh sense of wonder as you read His Word. Pray for understanding and for an open, humble, obedient heart to receive what He wants to say to you.
Read
Review
Write a sentence or two about what you've just read. This could be a summary of the passage or an observation or highlight that stood out to you.
Reflect
Are there any areas of life where you’re prioritizing your own comfort over God’s glory? Pause and ask yourself whether your daily actions reflect His purposes or mostly your own. Then invite Him to help you realign your life so that every part points to Jesus above all else.
O Lord, may I be occupied with the things that concern You rather than my own, temporal priorities. May I be strong in the strength You supply. —Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth1
Respond
Write a short prayer, based on today’s reading. This could include praise, gratitude, personal confession, agreement with the truth, or a request for yourself or someone else.
1CSB Notetaking Bible, Revive Our Hearts Edition, p. 1021, Haggai 1–2
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Takeaway Thought
What key verse or insight will you take with you into your day?