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‘Who of you is left who saw this house in its former glory? How does it look to you now? Does it not seem to you like nothing? 4 But now ... be strong, all you people of the land,’ declares the Lord, ‘and work. For I am with you,’ declares the Lord Almighty. 5 ‘This is what I covenanted with you... And my Spirit remains among you. Do not fear.’
6“This is what the Lord Almighty says: ‘In a little while I will once more shake the heavens and the earth, the sea and the dry land. 7 I will shake all nations, and what is desired by all nations will come to pass, and I will fill this house with glory,’ says the Lord Almighty. 8 ‘ The silver is mine and the gold is mine,’ declares the Lord Almighty. 9 ‘The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house,’ says the Lord Almighty. ‘And in this place I will grant peace,’ declares the Lord Almighty....”
23 “‘On that day,’ declares the Lord Almighty, ‘I will take you, my... son[s] declares the Lord, ‘and I will make you like my signet ring, for I have chosen you,’ declares the Lord Almighty.” (Haggai 2: 3-9,23 NIV)The Lord is speaking here through the prophet Haggai to Zerubbable, governor of Israel, and to Joshua son of Jehozadak, who was the high priest, and to the remnant of Israel; this passage can also applies to us, "the remnant," God's chosen sons and daughters. We are His house, being made into glorious temple like non-other and filled with His glory. We have also been given His peace and His ring of authority.
Today, shaking is still going on, earthquakes have often set the stage, and so has the Voice of God. However. this shaking will effect everything. Over the past six years there have been many deadly earthquakes, tsunamis and record breaking weather disasters. Then economic failures around the world; followed by world governments and leaders coming under fire, wars and nations being over-turned. There could be worse shakings like these a thousand years from now. Jesus speaks of a "great tribulation, such as has not occurred since the beginning of the world until now, nor ever will." (Matthew 24:21) Millions have suffered and died in these disastrous events and I'm sure many people feel this prophecy of Jesus is being fulfilled now, I don't know, but the sons of God have nothing to fear. "A thousand may fall at your side and ten thousand at your right hand, But it shall not approach you." (Psalms 91:7) Read all of that chapter, if you have any doubts. These kind of shakings and others, such as human relationships and security problems will continue until God says, "That's enough," They will effect everything including the religious systems around the world.
For it is time for judgment to begin with the household of God; and if it begins with us first, what will be the outcome for those who do not obey the gospel of God? (1Peter 4:17)Judgment comes first to the House of the Lord, because we were to set the example for others to follow, but unfortunately that didn't happen; thus the world has become what it is today--a mess. The church became apathetic, failing to do the task God commanded. Yet, very few Christians realize their own neglect. Therefore, the Lord disciples those he loves, because that's how sons and daughters are made. God's glory will be seen in His judgment; both of the righteous and unrighteous.
"The time is coming to gather all the nations and tongues. And they shall see my glory."(Isaiah 66:18)
"Who shall not fear thee, O Lord, and glorify thy name? for thou only art holy: for all nations shall come and worship before thee; for thy judgments are made manifest." (Revelations 15:4)The purpose of these shaking is so that the only thing left standing is that which is of God and His Kingdom. There is also going to be a powerful spiritual move of God, which is part of this shaking. Some prophets are referring to it as the "Latter Rain." It could be, but the main thing we need to prepare our hearts for now is the "Visitation of the Father" and His grace as the world has never seen before.
When this visitations happens some people will probably shake with uncontrollable joy, others with holy fear, and some just plan out of terror, even is the spiritual realm. This time Abba Father is going to step off His thrown and sit on his footstool (this little blue/green ball in space) just so mankind and his children can get a closer look at His glory. The world will also see His awesome love, grace and mercy demonstrated through His sons and daughters.
Everything will be exposed to the Light and His glory. Every nations will hear the true gospel so that no one will miss an opportunity to experience His unfathomable love. Only a fool would turn their back on it on Jesus Christ, the Messiah and the only begotten Son. Unfortunately, there will still be those who will follow the enemy, the deceiver, satan, the biggest fool of all.
This is what the LORD says: "Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footstool. Where is the house you will build for me? Where will my resting place be? Has not my hand made all these things, and so they came into being?" declares the LORD. "This is the one I esteem: he who is humble and contrite in spirit, and trembles at my word.."In Matthew chapter 12 it says, that one day Jesus took three of His disciples up onto a high mountain and there He was transfigured before them; and His face shone like the sun and His garment in glorious light. And later on the apostle John writes "And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we saw His glory, glory as of the only begotten son of God." (John 1:14) Then at the end of Jesus' earthly ministry He prays to the Father. And in that prayer He makes this awesome statement, "The glory which you have given Me, I have given to them, that they may be one just as we are one. (John 17:22) Jesus Christ was and is the "radiance of God's glory." Therefore, we who are in Christ, are not only the light of the world, but also His glory. Wow!
Thus says the Lord, "All that I have, all that I am, and all that I reveal Myself to be; I give to thee."
