The word of the Lord came by Haggai the prophet saying, “Speak now to Zerubbabel the son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah, and to Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and to the remnant of the people saying, ‘Who is left among you who saw this temple in its former glory? And how do you see it now? Does it not seem to you like nothing in comparison? But, now take courage, [be resolute and strengthen oneself], Zerubbabel,’ declares the Lord, ‘take courage [be resolute and strengthen oneself],  also, Joshua son of Jehozadak, the high priest, and all you people of the land take courage,'[be resolute and strengthen oneself], declares the Lord, ‘and work [to press forward and accomplish] for I am with you,’ [working together with you] declares the Lord of hosts.” Read Haggai 2:2-4 (NASB).  Continue reading “Consider your ways – Part 2” →