This revival of interest in the things of God happened because Haggai, the messenger (Mal’ak) dared to confront a complacent people with God’s message (mal’akut), and the people came and worked (mela’kah) on rebuilding the temple. God’s Spirit moved and brought about revival, but it began with a prophet who dared to say what needed to be said.
LORD, give us more Haggais. Forgive us for wanting to say what pleases the crowd, instead of what they need to hear.
Haggai 1