#44: Jesus: The Desire of All Nations

The sermon centers on Haggai 2:7, which declares that God will shake all nations, and the desire of all nations, referring to Jesus, will come. The preacher emphasizes the transient nature of worldly stability, likening it to shaky ground that crumbles in the face of divine shaking. The call is for people to place their trust in Jesus, described as the desire of all nations.

The analogy of walking on dry ground amidst the sea, similar to the Israelites' experience after God shook Egypt, is used to convey the safety and stability found in Jesus. Believers, founded on Jesus as the cornerstone, are encouraged to navigate life's challenges with the surety that comes from their faith.

The sermon underscores the inevitability of God shaking all nations, highlighting the futility of trusting in human structures or leaders. Drawing lessons from the political situation in Bolivia, the preacher warns against putting faith in political figures, emphasizing that Jesus will shake all nations.

The passage discusses the curse of trusting in humans and contrasts it with the blessing of trusting in the Lord. The metaphor of the heath, specifically the Arar plant, serves as a warning against deceptive appearances and the danger of trusting in worldly entities.

Finally, the preacher interprets the filling of "this house with glory" as a reference to the Temple of believers' bodies. The New Covenant, as articulated in Jeremiah 31:33-34, is cited to emphasize the dwelling of God within believers. The ultimate vision is of the earth being filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea, portraying a future where God lives in every individual.

The sermon concludes with an exhortation for believers to prepare for the coming of the desire of all nations, urging them to welcome Jesus into their lives as the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise.