HAGGAI

 

Haggai

The Lord calls out to Zerubbabel

& to the priests who lead as well

“Rebuild My temple, raise the walls

Restore My house within these halls”

The people heard but hearts were faint

Their labor slowed, their work seemed quaint

Yet God proclaimed, “Be strong & see

I am with you, faithfully”

The fields are ripe, the harvest near

But God desires your hearts sincere

The past was wasted, nothing gained

Yet future work shall not be strained

He stirs the leaders to arise

To heed His voice, to lift their eyes

The glory of this latter house

Shall surpass the former, without douse

The nations watch, the kingdoms fear

The Lord Almighty shall appear

He shakes the heavens, the earth, the seas

And all shall tremble at His decrees

The people work, encouraged now

The temple grows, they wonder how

God fills their hearts with hope & grace

And smiles upon their faithful place

The Lord reminds them of their past

Though scattered, lost, their sins held fast

He calls them back with tender hand

To build the temple, bless the land

The glory comes, the Lord draws near

His Spirit rests, the people cheer

Though trials come, His word stands sure

His covenant, eternal, pure

Thus Haggai speaks to faithful hearts

To build, to trust, to do their parts

Through labor, prayer, & holy ways

God guides His people all their days

The work begun shall prosper well

God dwells within His house to dwell

Through faith, through courage, hope, & love

He lifts His children from above