Bible Verses

Second Oracle On the twenty-first day of the seventh month, in the second year of Darius’s reign, this message from the Lord was delivered through the prophet Haggai:

It was the twenty-fourth day of the sixth month.

Then Haggai, the messenger of the Lord, conveyed this message to the people: “I am with you.” Afterward, the Lord stirred the hearts of Zerubbabel, Joshua, and all the people, and they began rebuilding the house of the Lord of hosts, their God.

and all the people heard these words of the prophet Haggai, whom the Lord had sent to speak to them, they paid attention to what the Lord had told them; and the people were filled with respect for God.

Now, when Zerubbabel, the son of Shealtiel, Joshua the son of Jehozadak, the high priest,

I sent drought upon the valley and the hills, upon the wheat and the vines, the oil, and whatever the soil produces; upon people and animals, and upon any work of your hands.”

Therefore, the heavens have withheld rain, and the earth has not produced anything.

You expected much, but it turned out to be very little. I blew away what you had piled up. Why? Because my house lies in ruins, while each of you goes running home.

Go to the mountain and look for wood to rebuild the house. This will make me happy, and I will feel deeply honored, says the Lord.

Now think about what you must do: