The Danger of “Not Yet”
Read Haggai 1:2
(2) This is what the Lord Almighty says: “These people say, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the Lord’s house.’” Haggai 1:2
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The people weren't saying no to God.
They were saying, "Not yet."
And that's what makes this passage so uncomfortable.
Because most of us aren't openly rebelling against God.
We're postponing obedience.
"I'll get serious about my faith later."
"I'll deal with that habit later."
"I'll get baptized later."
"I'll start serving later."
The problem is that "later" has a way of becoming never.
Days become months.
Months become years.
And eventually, we get comfortable with a version of Christianity that costs us very little.
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Today's Question:
What have I been saying "not yet" to?
Today's Challenge:
Write down one area where you know God is asking for obedience.
Today's Prayer:
“Lord, help me stop delaying what You've already made clear.”
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Weekly Memory Verse:
“Give careful thought to your ways.” Haggai 1:5
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. “Make Room” – Community Music
2. “I Have Decided” – North Point Worship
3. “Trust in God” – Elevation Worship
4. “Take You At Your Word” – Cody Carnes
5. “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” – Sovereign Grace Music
(2) This is what the Lord Almighty says: “These people say, ‘The time has not yet come to rebuild the Lord’s house.’” Haggai 1:2
—
The people weren't saying no to God.
They were saying, "Not yet."
And that's what makes this passage so uncomfortable.
Because most of us aren't openly rebelling against God.
We're postponing obedience.
"I'll get serious about my faith later."
"I'll deal with that habit later."
"I'll get baptized later."
"I'll start serving later."
The problem is that "later" has a way of becoming never.
Days become months.
Months become years.
And eventually, we get comfortable with a version of Christianity that costs us very little.
—
Today's Question:
What have I been saying "not yet" to?
Today's Challenge:
Write down one area where you know God is asking for obedience.
Today's Prayer:
“Lord, help me stop delaying what You've already made clear.”
—
Weekly Memory Verse:
“Give careful thought to your ways.” Haggai 1:5
Weekly Worship Playlist:
1. “Make Room” – Community Music
2. “I Have Decided” – North Point Worship
3. “Trust in God” – Elevation Worship
4. “Take You At Your Word” – Cody Carnes
5. “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus” – Sovereign Grace Music