Haggai 1:1-5

On the first day of the month of Elul during the second year Darius was emperor of Persia, the word of YAHWEH was spoken through the prophet Haggai. He delivered this prophecy to the appointed governor of Judah, Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel, and to the high priest, Joshua son of Jehozadak. “YAHWEH, Commander of Angel Armies, says this: ‘These people procrastinate by saying that this is not the right time to finish rebuilding YAHWEH’s house.’ ” Then YAHWEH spoke the following message to the people using Haggai as his mouthpiece: “Really? Is this the right time for you to be living in your expensive houses while my house lies in ruins? So now, I, YAHWEH, Commander of Angel Armies, say to you: You had better be intentional about the path you choose.