We see some key factors in moving the people to obey and build the temple.

1. The Word of God (v12 & 13) – God speaking through Haggai transformed the attitude of the people. God’s word is key in a life of obedience.
2. The example of the leaders (v12 & 14) – Zerubbabel the great leader and Joshua the High Priest humbly obey God’s and the people follow.
3. The fear of God (v12) – there was a fresh reverence of God that came through the sharing of God’s Word. God grew in thinking
4. The presence of God (v13) – the people were aware that God was among them which was both an encouragement and challenge to them.
5. The Spirit of God (v14) – the Holy spirit was stirring up people to action, lifting them out of the deadness of sin.
6. The fellowship of the people (v14) – the leaders and the people working together encouraged each other to serve.

Pray for the above factors to be present in your life and in your church. Pray for God to increase the reality of the above points among us.