Haggai's prophetic words from God given to encourage the people of Isreal as they restored the temple after its destruction. As they worked to restore it they were hammered with the stories of the former temple and perhaps bought into those who said that it would never return to its former glory. How often have we been involved in restoring something only to hear people who remember the way "it was before" and belittle our work because "it doesn't mearue up."
But in the midst of the encouragement to Isreal is an encouragement to all the generations to come. The promise of Christ's coming, His work of restoration of God's elect to right relationship with the Father and the promise of His return to bring the Kingdom of God to fullfilment.
As I read them today they became the words of a prayer for my church. 121 CC moved two weeks into a new facility, as we move forward "On Mission" I pray that this new "house" will be blessed to exceed the "former glory" of the "old house."
As I learn of the great work of God through the people of 121 CC to reach the mid-cities area I am amazed at how God has and is blessing. To come to this "family" at this time is such a personal blessing, but more I am so excited to be a small part of the greatness of God in this place. I can not help but sit and wonder what God is going to do in and through this House.
