Haggai 1:1-15.

The return from captivity to rebuild the Temple, Ezra 1:1-4.

Haggai, The Lord's messenger, a type of the Holy Spirit that brings the Word of God.

'Is it time for you to dwell.....?' They came back from captivity to rebuild God's House, the centre of worship, but the inhabitants of the land opposed the rebuilding and stopped it for 14 years. The enemy often diverts our efforts to earthly things and God's House is neglected. There are many excuses for this neglect- too busy, family, work,etc. It is easy to get in a rut and expect nothing from God. They were saying the time was not suitable, but God told them to get on with the work.

'Consider your ways'. Busy looking after their needs, hence no blessing. Jesus said 'Seek ye first the Kingdom of God.....'. They were urged to ' go to the mountain' i.e get out of your complacency. We can expect much but receive nothing. When we move in Faith we find out what God can do for us. Do not look for signs and  wonders.

'then Zerubbabel obeyed.....' A happy time when God's people obey His commands, the result, 'I am with you.....' We can have Revival if we are willing to move on with God. Not only did God come to work with them but He also stirred their spirit to revive them. 'Lo I am with you....'. On the day of Pentecost the Holy Spirit came to live with us.