Haggai 2:20-23

God’s Promise to Zerubbabel
The word of the Lord came a second time to Haggai on the twenty-fourth day of the month: Speak to Zerubbabel, governor of Judah, saying, I am about to shake the heavens and the earth, and to overthrow the throne of kingdoms; I am about to destroy the strength of the kingdoms of the nations, and overthrow the chariots and their riders; and the horses and their riders shall fall, every one by the sword of a comrade. On that day, says the Lord of hosts, I will take you, O Zerubbabel my servant, son of Shealtiel, says the Lord, and make you like a signet ring; for I have chosen you, says the Lord of hosts.

The words of God to Zerubbabel are mind blowing. God intends to level the kingdoms. But out of this event he has chosen Zerubbabel to lead the people. What a challenge that must have been. Life has up and downs. We are happy to hear about the ups, but would rather avoid the downs. God chooses us as his people to lead others by the example we set, especially in challenging times. What example will you set? How will you lead others? Has God chosen you?