Haggai II
The latter glory of this house shall be greater than the former, says the Lord of hosts. And in this place I will give peace, declares the Lord of hosts. (Haggai 2:9 ESV)
Greater
The glory of the past, maybe particularly the past of God’s people, always looks shiny. But God’s present house is greater than that past house, He says.
So do not look back to the good old days and worship those past wonders. Instead, open your eyes to the glories of God’s present house, His present Kingdom, His present work.
Maybe we do not have Solomon’s Temple, but greater, we have Jesus.
Maybe we do not have the seven hills of Jerusalem, but greater, we have the Church.
Maybe we do not have past heroes whose tales are told in Scripture, but greater, we have the Holy Spirit at work in ALL of His people.
Maybe we do not have a physical plot of holy ground, but greater, we have the presence of God among us always.
The past might sometimes look good… but today is better, in the Lord!