Worship

Scripture

It’s a sad reality that we often thirst and yearn for what we don’t have. We think to ourselves, “If only I had a little more money.” Or, “If only I had a little more time.” Well, look to those in Haggai as an example of lusting after what you don’t have leading you towards nothing but greed. The Lord asks: “Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins?” His people were feasting on their wealth, yet the temple lay in ruin. They filled their bellies, but the altar was empty. The book says, “You have planted much but harvested little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!”

God’s people were living in ignorance – or refusing to admit the truth. While they filled their bellies with food, the supplies were not replenished. While they bought expensive clothes, there were no sheep to be sheared. While they tried to satisfy their every desire, their thirst was not slaked. No, they refused to see where they were headed. Yet, did God let them fail? No, He sent His prophet to rekindle the fire in their soul – yet again.

God never gave up on His people. Even through their ignorance, pride, lust, and betrayal He never gave up on them. These minor prophets of the old testament show us that time and time again God was searching for us and searching to gain our hearts. Yet, time and time again we fell away. We betrayed Him. We sought after our own lusts and desires. Until finally, He sent the ultimate gift: perfect grace through Christ. He knew he would never stop seeking after us, so He knew He was willing to pay the ultimate price to purchase us.

Prayer

HONOR GOD

Psalm 147:1

Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! How beautiful it is when we sing our praises to the beautiful God, for praise makes you lovely before Him and brings him great delight! 

Celebrate God with your praise, by doing so you fulfill what you were created for.

ASK GOD

2 Samuel 22:7

I called to the Lord in my distress; i called to my God. From His temple He heard my voice, and my cry for help reached his ears. 

God is listening and hears every desperate cry

 SUBMIT TO GOD

John 14:21 TPT

Those who truly love me are those who obey my commands. Whoever passionately loves me will be passionately loved by my Father. And I will passionately love you in return and will manifest my life within you. 

 Lord help me to grow in affection towards you. Reveal yourself to me and through me to the world around me.