Hag 1:12 | MHM | STEP | The People's Obedience. This section shows how the people responded well to the prophet Haggai’s message from God. The leaders and all the people listened carefully to God’s warning and acted on it. When God’s word is received with an obedient heart, it brings blessings and encouragement. The story teaches us that true obedience often starts with respect and fear of God, and that God helps and encourages those who listen to Him. v. 12 : The leaders and people responded to God’s message. Zerubbabel , the governor, did not ignore the prophet’s warning, even though he was important and had done good things in the past. Joshua , the high priest, also listened and accepted correction. The rest of the people, though only a small remnant of Israel, all obeyed the voice of the Lord their God . They respected the prophet as God’s messenger and received his words as God’s command. They were filled with holy fear and respect for God, which made them willing to obey. Their obedience was quick and complete. They did not delay but went to work right away, showing they were truly sorry for their past neglect.

‏ Haggai 1:12

The People's Obedience.

This section shows how the people responded well to the prophet Haggai’s message from God. The leaders and all the people listened carefully to God’s warning and acted on it. When God’s word is received with an obedient heart, it brings blessings and encouragement. The story teaches us that true obedience often starts with respect and fear of God, and that God helps and encourages those who listen to Him.

v. 12: The leaders and people responded to God’s message. Zerubbabel, the governor, did not ignore the prophet’s warning, even though he was important and had done good things in the past. Joshua, the high priest, also listened and accepted correction. The rest of the people, though only a small remnant of Israel, all obeyed the voice of the Lord their God . They respected the prophet as God’s messenger and received his words as God’s command. They were filled with holy fear and respect for God, which made them willing to obey. Their obedience was quick and complete. They did not delay but went to work right away, showing they were truly sorry for their past neglect.