In Haggai 2:20-23 is Haggai’s
fourth and final message. It was a message from God to Zerubbabel, the
governor. The message was given to him on the same day as his third message. Zerubbabel,
a descendant of King David, held the rightful claim to the throne of Israel.
However, due to the prevailing Persian rule, he was only permitted to serve as
a governor.
Despite the political
constraints, Haggai’s words were a divine reassurance to Zerubbabel. He was
assured of his unique role in God’s plan to restore the nation of Israel and
establish His kingdom.
Haggai’s prophecy was ultimately
fulfilled through Jesus, the Messiah, who was a direct descendant of
Zerubbabel. Although Zerubbabel did not personally witness the fulfillment of
the promise, his role in God’s plan was affirmed when his name appeared in the
genealogy of the Lord Jesus in Matthew 1:12-26. This connection between the Old
Testament prophecy and its New Testament fulfillment testifies to the
continuity of God’s plan throughout history.
The key lesson of Haggai’s final
message to Zerubbabel is obvious. It is a clear reminder that God’s ultimate
plans are more significant than our own and that He works through generations
to fulfill His promises. Despite all political or social constraints, we can be
sure that God’s plan will come to pass.
Whether we know it or not, we
have a role in God’s plan in Christ Jesus through the church. Just as
Zerubbabel’s role was affirmed through the fulfillment of the prophecy in
Jesus, we, too, can find purpose and significance in our lives as we trust in
God’s more excellent plan for us through His church. Let us be faithful to Him
and obey His mandate to the worldwide Body of Christ.
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