world famous Jerusalem declaration acknowledging it to be the rightful capital of the Jewish people ! An event referred to by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as one of three most significant in Jerusalem ’ s history . This move was further backed with his decision to move the American Embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem . So , when did the declaration take place ? On our calendar , it happened in the month of December , but on the Jewish calendar , it was the month of Kislev ! The same month of Chanukkah and in further fulfillment of the prophecy of Haggai !
Secondly , if we persevere God is able to take our time of trial and turn it into a time of celebration . Although the remnant of the workers building the Second Temple and later the Maccabees came under severe pressure , God took a time of trial and turned it into the modern festival of Chanukkah . This is a picture of what God is looking to do in your life and what will ultimately transpire at the Return of our Lord Yeshua . So , do not quit and keep persevering in faith knowing that God has a time of celebration awaiting in your future .
With that in mind , there are several lessons I want to draw from Haggai ’ s prophecy as it pertains to our walk with the Messiah .
Firstly , you must encourage yourself knowing there is an end date to every trial . Whether it was Zerubabbel and the remnant of the workers building the Temple in Haggai ’ s day , the Maccabees or us , the end-time remnant , we must be willing to persevere in spite of the growing pressure mounting around us . To good news is that no matter how difficult the trial , Haggai ’ s word tells us that God has an appointed time to bring every difficulty to an end and to usher in a time of favor and blessing for your life . Although He may not give us the exact date as He did with Haggai ’ s prophecy , the principal still applies .
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