Rev Andrew Fitzgerald – Called to Build – Haggai 2:6-9

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“The glory of this present house will be greater than the glory of the former house.” (Haggai 2:9a)

For many years there was a strong call of God to refurbish our church buildings but why? Well, there was a sense that the glory of the future house (perhaps the present or future church) would be greater than the glory of the former house. But what is meant by this greater glory? It could refer to material splendour. We’re all aware of materially glorious buildings, whether it be Canterbury Cathedral, La Sagrada Familia or St Mark’s Basilica but this is not the full interpretation of what The Lord says through the Prophet Haggai or to us. This greater glory refers to the presence of God. How must we find this greater glory? We must wait, patiently and for the promised Holy Spirit to come. But we must wait proactively, as the first apostles did, constantly praying and seeking God. Their waiting was followed by the Day of Pentecost, when the Holy Spirit came to rest upon and fill the first apostles, as the desired of all nations were also drawn to God’s glory. Let’s be praying for a similar outpouring of the Holy Spirit, as we wait and seek the greater glory of God in our lives and in this church.