For I have chosen you, says the LORD of hosts. Haggai 2:23   The LORD gave this promise to Zerubabbel through Prophet Haggai while rebuilding the temple at Jerusalem amid several obstacles. Zerubbabel is the governor of the rebuilt Jerusalem and is himself of royal blood being a descendant of David and the grandson of Judah’s King Jehoiachin. Years earlier, Jehoiachin had…

Whoever offers praise glorifies Me… I will show the salvation of God. Psalm 50:23   God has created us for His glory, hence glorifying God should be the primary act of every human being. God is pleased by our faith and glorified by our praise. Praising God means acknowledging God’s character and works, declaring who God is and what He does. Praise…

Pursue peace with all people, and holiness, without which no one will see the Lord: Hebrews 12:14   The ultimate desire every human should have is to see God, however, there are criteria to it and that is to strive for peace with everyone and for holiness. These two virtues are inseparable and indispensable qualities that define the people of God. The…