Haggai 1:8
Assamese - 2019 (ইণ্ডিয়ান ৰিভাইচ ভাৰচন (IRV) আচামিচ - 2019)
What Does This Mean?
God is speaking through the prophet Haggai and tells the people to go up to the mountain, gather wood, and start building the house of God again. He promises to take pleasure in it and be glorified when they do this.
Explained for Children
Imagine your room was messy for a long time, but now you're told to clean it up with fresh supplies from outside. When you finish, it makes your parents happy and proud. That's like what God is telling the people here - He wants them to fix something important so He can be pleased.
Historical Background
Haggai wrote this prophecy around 520 BCE during a time when returning exiles from Babylon were rebuilding their lives in Jerusalem. The temple, which was destroyed by the Babylonians, needed restoration, and Haggai encouraged them to prioritize this task despite economic hardships.
Living It Out Today
Today, if your community church needs repairs or improvements but lacks resources, it's like going up the mountain for wood. By contributing time, effort, or donations, you help fulfill God’s pleasure and glorify Him through the ministry of the church.