After 70 years of exile, faithful Israelites returned to Jerusalem to rebuild the temple. Yet when they faced opposition, they stopped and delayed for 15 long years. They were knocked off track, distracted, and began rebuilding their own lives in Jerusalem. So often we fall into the same trap! Have we become preoccupied with other burdens and concerns, and now busy building our own house instead of building God's house? In today's sermon, we look at how God challenges us through the prophet Haggai to consider whether our own ways—perhaps building our career, family, security—have brought the joy and fullness of life that can only be found in walking with the Lord and building His kingdom.