HIS VOICE DAILY DEVOTIONAL
SATURDAY, 24TH AUGUST 2024
TOPIC: STRENGTHENED BY HIS PRESENCE
TEXT: HAGGAI 2:4
Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD , and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts: KJV
God doesn't have the attitude of giving up. He is consistent and steadfast. Whatever he set his heart to do, he does it, regardless of the time and season in the calendar of men. His purpose is to all generation. Psalms 33:11 says, The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, The thoughts of his heart to all generations. KJV
Also, Ephesians 1:11 says that God works all things after the counsel of his will. His plans for his people was to ensure that the temple was rebuilt, and the worship of his name is expressed to all nations. Indeed, the people fulfilled his purpose by the help of his spirit and the strength of his words through his prophets.
God went further by sending Haggai to the people again to strengthen their hearts and minds. He said; "Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, saith the LORD ; and be strong, O Joshua, son of Josedech, the high priest; and be strong, all ye people of the land, saith the LORD , and work: for I am with you, saith the LORD of hosts:" Haggai 2:4 KJV
"According to the word that I covenanted with you when ye came out of Egypt, so my spirit remaineth among you: fear ye not." Haggai 2:5 KJV
He brought to their remembrance his words, which he covenanted with their Fathers, when they came out of the land of Egypt. He gave them the same assurance of his abiding presence. He affirmed that his spirit would remain with them. They were encouraged, strengthened and convinced to go ahead with the work by the influence of God's spirit.
There is no greater conviction and assurance than to know that God is for you, with you, in you and he is working through you. His spirit encompasses his everlasting comfort, help, strength, encouragement, ability, conviction and power. God is with you!
PRAYER
Lord, I believe that you are for me, and you are with me. I rest upon this truth knowing that your spirit abides in me. Help me to walk in light of your will on earth in Jesus' name. Amen
Written by: Mopelola Oyeniran
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