Neglect

Neglect

My Question for God

In what ways do I neglect God?

A Moment with God

This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: The people are saying, “The time has not yet come to rebuild the house of the LORD.” Then the LORD sent this message through the prophet Haggai: “Why are you living in luxurious houses while my house lies in ruins? This is what the LORD of Heaven’s Armies says: Look at what’s happening to you! You have planted much but harvest little. You eat but are not satisfied. You drink but are still thirsty. You put on clothes but cannot keep warm. Your wages disappear as though you were putting them in pockets filled with holes!”

Haggai 1:2-6

What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions? Can that kind of faith save anyone?

James 2:14

The exiles returning to their homeland of Israel never said that rebuilding the Temple wasn’t important. They just protested that it wasn’t the right time for it yet. But God condemned them for taking care of themselves while allowing his house to remain a pile of rubble. The issue wasn’t timing; it was priority. We often use the same excuse, claiming that it doesn’t feel like the right time to start the practice of daily Bible study, to begin tithing, to share the gospel with a non-Christian friend, or to stop a sinful habit. Yet few of us would say it doesn’t feel like the right time to pick up our paychecks! Any excuse for neglecting our basic Christian duty is merely a cloak for a fearful spirit or a stubborn heart. When you make God your top priority, you will experience divine moments where you can see his active work and blessing in your life.

Divine Promise

Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need.

Matthew 6:33