Good Morning “Holy Temples”.  Today we are in Haggai 2.Yesterday we looked at the 1st Word from The Lord given through Haggai.  In short… “Get your priorities straight, and get back to work on my temple.”  We acknowledged this was not just a command to build a building but to build their faith, grow in Him, build His Kingdom.  The same distorted priorities limit our growth and service as well.The ...

Good Morning “Priority Organizers”.  Today we are in Haggai 1.King Cyrus of Persia conquered Babylon in 539BC.  God used this pagan king to begin allowing His people to return to Jerusalem to rebuild their Temple.  They constructed and dedicated the foundation but work was halted after some interaction with neighboring enemies who had some influence in the Persian court (Ezra 4:4-6:22).  Sixteen y...

Good Morning “Inventory Takers”.  Today we are in Zephaniah 3.In Zephaniahs day Jerusalem had turned away from The Lord.  In fact Judah had sunk to her one of her lowest lows during the reigns of King Manasseh and King Amon.  Then came Josiah who was different than his father and grandfather.  He listened to Gods warning and destroyed all the high places and led the charge of repentance in Judah. ...

Good Morning “Grace Choosers”.Today we are in Zephaniah 2.As I said yesterday, Zephaniah prophesied during Judahs darkest hour.  During the reign of Judahs most evil kings; Manasseh, and Amon.  But then something happened.  A king that actually heeded the warnings.  A king that came and turned things on their head and lead Judah back to worship of The One True God.Zephaniah prophesied concerning T...

Good Morning “Whole Hearted.”  Today we are in Zephaniah 1.First a little background.  King Manasseh led Judah into its greatest time of corruption, injustice and paganism.  Manasseh’s grandson Josiah on the other hand, led Judah back to their faith and obedience of God.  Furthermore he reasserted Judahs independence  from foreign empires. At least part of Josiah’s commitment to return to God seem...