God has not run out of mercy—not for you, not today.

On Tuesday, February 17, our reading takes us to Haggai 1—a short chapter with a long shadow. The people are back from exile, free to rebuild… and they start with their own houses while God’s house sits in ruins. And the issue isn’t money. It’s priority.

Haggai exposes a deadly phrase we still use today: “Not yet.” “We’ll obey later.” “We’ll rebuild later.” “We’ll get serious later.” But spiritual procrastination is never neutral—delayed obedience is disobedience.

God’s question is sharp: Is it time for you to live in paneled houses while My house lies in ruins? In other words: How did your comfort get finished first and My glory get pushed to ...