“4…Work, for I am with you, declares the Lord of hosts. 5...My Spirit remains in your midst. Fear not.” –Haggai 2.4b, 5b
God spoke these words to people who had travelled hundreds of miles back to their home after being in exile for nearly 50 years. Their homes and cities had been destroyed by the same enemies which were still living in the land. For all they knew, those enemies could come and attack them again, take them into exile again, or try to just destroy all of them. In the midst of that, God tells them not to be afraid, because He is keeping His Holy Spirit among them.
What a promise! We, the people of God, have no reason to be afraid since His Spirit is living amongst us. The Spirit of the Lord protects our life. But not only that – the Spirit of the Lord also gives courage to live in the calling which God has given us. We have no reason to fear, since the One who has fulfilled every other promise He’s given to us has promised that His Spirit is with us right now.
1. What do you fear? Do you fear leaving your home, failing in your calling, being persecuted, being rejected, losing your family, or something else?
2. What difference does it make that God doesn’t simply tell us what to do, but promises to remain with us in whatever He calls us to?
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