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The Daily Fountain Devotional of the Church Of Nigeria (Anglican Communion) 6 September 2025: There’s A Glorious Future Ahead

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TOPIC: There’s A Glorious Future Ahead

READ: Haggai 2:4-9 (NKJV)

  1. ‘Yet now be strong, Zerubbabel,’ says the LORD; ‘and be strong, Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest; and be strong, all you people of the land,’ says the LORD, ‘and work; for I [am] with you,’ says the LORD of hosts.
  2. ‘[According to] the word that I covenanted with you when you came out of Egypt, so My Spirit remains among you; do not fear!’
  3. ” For thus says the LORD of hosts: ‘Once more (it [is] a little while) I will shake heaven and earth, the sea and dry land;
  4. ‘and I will shake all nations, and they shall come to the Desire of All Nations, and I will fill this temple with glory,’ says the LORD of hosts.
  5. ‘ The silver [is] Mine, and the gold [is] Mine,’ says the LORD of hosts.
  6. ‘The glory of this latter temple shall be greater than the former,’ says the LORD of hosts. ‘And in this place I will give peace,’ says the LORD of hosts.”

THE MESSAGE:

In our meditation yesterday, the Israelites felt discouraged by the temple’s current state compared to its former glory (v.3). They might have questioned the value of their efforts compared to the seemingly impossible task of rebuilding. Despite their concerns, in our text today, God offers reassurance. He encouraged them to “be strong” and reminded them of his covenant, emphasizing his presence and unwavering support throughout their journey (vv. 4-5). The passage doesn’t ignore the difficulties but offers a powerful promise (v.6). The shaking wasn’t meant to destroy, but to prepare them for something new. It can be interpreted as a symbol of change and transformation, reminding us that God can use even difficult times to pave the way for something better. Verse 7 speaks of a time when “the desire of all nations” will come and fill the temple with glory.

This suggests a future gathering of people from all backgrounds, united in their reverence for God. It offers a glimpse of hope for a future filled with peace and understanding. The passage concludes with a beautiful promise: “The glory of this latter house will be greater than the glory of the former house” (v.9). Haggai’s message reminds us that even in the face of difficulties and negative circumstances, God promises hope and a greater future glory.

Let us hold onto this hope, embrace change, and actively contribute to building a brighter future, trusting in God’s presence and guidance every step of the way.

PRAYER:
Dear Lord, let your glory fill my path and shine on my dark path, Amen!

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