“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:”
Yet now be strong, O Zerubbabel, declares the LORD. Be strong, O Joshua, son of Jehozadak, the high priest. Be strong, all you people of the land, declares the LORD. And work. For I am with you, declares the LORD of hosts—the fourfold summons to strength addresses leadership and people; the apparent smallness of the rebuilt temple should not discourage. The command to work despite apparent insufficiency reflects faith in God's promise. The assurance 'I am with you' grounds confidence; divine presence transcends architectural grandeur.
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Sarah OkaforNote2mo agoBut Now Be Strong
The Israelites are rebuilding the temple, and they're discouraged - it's nothing like the old temple. The glory has diminished. And the prophet says: but now be strong. Do the work. I am with you. My ...
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Carlos RiveraNote1mo agoBearing fruit that lasts - Haggai 2
The contrast between human weakness and divine strength is so vivid in this passage. The contrast between human weakness and divine strength is so vivid in this passage. God is faithful in every circu...
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