Haggai 2:6-7 For thus said the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea… I. WHY CHRIST MAY JUSTLY BE CALLED THE "DESIRE OF ALL NATIONS." 1. Because of the general expectation that prevailed in the world previously to His coming. 2. Because all mankind required such a Saviour as He is, whether they knew Him or not. 3. Because the Lord Jesus is so attractive in Himself, that all would actually desire Him if they knew Him. 4. Because many, in all nations, have actually desired Him. 5. Because ultimately all the families of the earth shall be blessed in Him. II. HOW DID CHRIST'S PRESENCE RENDER THE SECOND TEMPLE MORE GLORIOUS THAN THE FIRST? In the second temple Jesus displayed the condescension, wisdom, power, and glory of the Deity, in such a manner as far more than made up for its want of external magnificence or internal memorials. The former temple had seen grand men, but now a sinless man. There is yet another temple which is honoured with the presence of Christ. Christians them selves are a building, fitly framed together, and growing unto a holy temple in the Lord. There is yet another temple which is filled with the same glory, n the temple which is above, and in which believers serve God day and night. (J. F. Osborne.) Parallel Verses KJV: For thus saith the LORD of hosts; Yet once, it is a little while, and I will shake the heavens, and the earth, and the sea, and the dry land; |
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