May 2026

16 May 2026 The Lord made a remarkable promise through Haggai. “I will provide peace in this place” (Haggai 2:9, CSB). To weary builders standing… Read More »Peace Purchased by Christ

15 May 2026 The promise God gave His people must have sounded impossible. The temple stood before them in weakness. Resources were scarce. The structure… Read More »The Greater Glory

14 May 2026 God did not merely encourage His people in Haggai. He gave them a command. “Don’t be afraid” (Haggai 2:5, CSB). Fear had… Read More »Do Not Be Afraid

13 May 2026 The Lord gave His people commands in Haggai 2. “Be strong.” “Work.” “Do not be afraid” (Haggai 2:4–5, CSB). But every command… Read More »I Am With You

12 May 2026 The Lord spoke directly into the discouragement of His people. “Be strong, Zerubbabel… Be strong, Joshua… Be strong, all you people of… Read More »Be Strong and Do the Work

11 May 2026 Mark Penrith reminds us that “obedience, however, does not immunise against discouragement.” The people of Judah had obeyed God. They returned to… Read More »When Your Work Feels Small

9 May 2026 The Lord did more than speak encouragement. He acted. “The Lord roused the spirit of Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, governor of Judah,… Read More »Strength for the Work