The Book of Haggai is one of the shortest books in the Old Testament, but it contains a powerful message that is just as relevant today as it was when it was written. The Book of Haggai is all about putting first things first. It was written to a group of people who, like us, believed that God should be first in their lives. But despite this belief, they had drifted into a way of life where other things took priority over God. This prophet was sent by God to help His people get their priorities back in line with what they knew they should be.

When you read the book of Haggai, you can’t help but be struck by its timelessness. The historical setting may be different, but the principles contained within are just as applicable to our lives today as they were to the lives of those living in Judah during the time of Haggai. So what can we learn from this short but potent book? Let’s take a look.

The Priority of God’s House

One of the key themes running throughout the Book of Haggai is the importance of rebuilding the temple. At first glance, this may not seem like something that would have much relevance to our lives today. But when we understand what the temple represented, we begin to see how pertinent this message is for us as well.

The temple wasn’t just a building; it was a symbol of God’s presence among His people. It represented all that was good and right and holy. And so, when the people allowed it to fall into disrepair, it wasn’t just a physical thing that needed to be fixed – it was a spiritual issue as well.

Are there any “temples” in your life that need to be rebuilt? Perhaps there are some relationships that need to be mended or some bad habits that need to be broken. Whatever it is, know that God is calling you to put Him first in every area of your life – including the areas that you may have let slide in recent months or years.

Putting God First in Our Lives

Another major theme running throughout Haggai is the importance of putting God first in our lives. This doesn’t just mean making sure He is included in our plans; it means making Him the center and focus of everything we do. It means living each day with an awareness of His presence and working hard to please Him in all we do.

Do you ever feel like your relationship with God has become stale? If so, ask yourself if you have been putting Him first in your life. Are there areas where you have been holding back instead of fully surrendering to His will? These are tough questions to answer, but they are worth considering if you want to reignite your relationship with God.

We are called to make sure that our relationship with God is central in everything we do and that we work hard to please Him in all we do. Additionally, we are also called to rebuild any “temples” in our lives that may have fallen into disrepair – which could represent anything from physical temples (like our homes) to relationships or even bad habits.

Are you ready to put first things first?