Haggai is a book primed to one specific purpose; to challenge the people. At this time, the people were mixing up their priorities. Instead of focusing on God, and what He wanted, they were turning to immoral actions, and to fear because of opposition. God had called the people to rebuild Jerusalem, and the Temple; however, foreign powers didn't want this to happen, and so they tried to intimidate the Israelites. Haggai challenged the people to stand up, act emboldened, and take on this mission. They are to reprioritize and put God first in every aspect of their life, no matter the opposition.
Again this message applies perfectly to our lives today. Especially in today's society, when everything is so busy, busy, we need to focus on God, instead of the tasks that are continually in front of us. We tend to prioritize work, our social life, TV, technology, pretty much anything in front of God. This causes us to lose focus of our Lord, and what He wants us to do. Instead it becomes what the world wants us to do.
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