Right Responses

Consecration and Construction

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism of Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, concludes the devotional series through Haggai with a stirring reminder that true spiritual construction must begin with heart-level consecration. Though God’s people had resumed building the temple, their hearts still needed cleansing. ⚒️ Pastor Chism explains from Haggai 2 that religious routine without repentance produces no revival. God desired more than walls of stone—He wanted hearts made holy. 💧 This message calls believers to stop merely “doing” for God and start “being” right with God—turning from sin, seeking purity, and serving the Lord with sincerity. When our foundation is holiness, God promises, “From this day will I bless you.” 🌿 📖 Key Scriptures: Haggai 2:10-23 | Psalm 51:17 | 2 Corinthians 7:1 | James 4:8 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 📅 New devotionals Monday–Friday 🕊️ Encouraging believers to live faithfully, serve boldly, and stay Committed to the Cause.

The Glory of The Latter House

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism of Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, opens 📖 Haggai 2 to reveal how the “glory of the latter house” points directly to the Lord Jesus Christ — the true Desire of All Nations. After years of captivity, God’s people rebuilt the temple but felt disheartened, believing it could never compare to Solomon’s. Yet the Lord reminded them that His glory was not in gold or grandeur but in His presence. 💫 The prophet foretold that a greater glory was coming — not in a building, but in a person: Jesus Christ, God made flesh, full of grace and truth. Pastor Chism beautifully explains that this prophecy finds its ultimate fulfillment in Christ’s indwelling Spirit within every believer. The same glory that once filled the temple now abides in you. 🙌 📖 Key Scriptures: Haggai 2 | John 1:14 | Luke 2:25-32 | 1 Corinthians 6:19-20 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 📅 New devotionals Monday–Friday 🕊️ Encouraging believers to live faithfully, serve boldly, and stay Committed to the Cause.

The House of God or The God of the House

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism of Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, opens 📖 Haggai chapter 2 to remind believers that God’s glory isn’t confined to structures—but revealed through His Spirit in surrendered hearts. The people of Israel compared their rebuilt temple to Solomon’s grand house and grew discouraged, forgetting that true glory never came from gold or grandeur, but from God Himself. ✨ Pastor Chism challenges us not to focus on outward religion or appearances, but on the inner reality of walking with Christ daily. Whether serving full-time in ministry or faithfully living out our faith at work, our greatest calling is to magnify the God of the house more than the house of God. Be strengthened today by the same promise God gave His people: “My Spirit remaineth among you—fear ye not.” 🙌 📖 Key Scriptures: Haggai 2:1–9 | 1 Corinthians 6:19–20 | Exodus 40:34 | Acts 7:55–56 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube 📅 New devotionals Monday–Friday 🕊️ Encouraging believers to live faithfully, serve boldly, and stay Committed to the Cause.

Little Is Much When God Is In It

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism from Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, opens 📖 Haggai chapter 2 to remind believers that even our smallest obedience can lead to God’s greatest work. The remnant of Israel had grown discouraged, feeling their efforts to rebuild the temple could never match the glory of Solomon’s. Yet God’s message through Haggai was simple and powerful: “The silver is Mine, and the gold is Mine.” 💡 When we give what we have and obey with what little strength we possess, God multiplies it for His glory. From the lad’s lunch that fed thousands 🍞🐟 to the nation that stepped into the Red Sea by faith 🌊, Scripture reveals the same truth — when we do our part, God is faithful to do His. Be encouraged today: whatever God has placed in your hands, He can use it mightily when surrendered to Him. 📖 Key Scriptures: Haggai 2:1–9 | John 6:1–14 | Exodus 14:13–16 | Philippians 1:6 📅 New devotionals Monday–Friday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ❤️ Subscribe, rate, and share to help others stay Committed to the Cause!

Right Responses

In this episode of Committed to the Cause, Pastor Jeremy Chism from Bethany Baptist Church in Travelers Rest, South Carolina, opens 📖 Haggai 1 to show how God’s people reached a crossroads—and how their response made all the difference. Israel had become distracted by comfort and consumed with the temporal 🏠, neglecting the house of God and the work He called them to do. Through Haggai’s message, God confronted their misplaced priorities, sending drought and disappointment as a call to repentance. Yet when the people finally obeyed, feared the Lord, and responded in faith, God gave a reassuring word: “I am with you.” 💡 Right Responses reminds every believer that obedience brings restoration, repentance renews fellowship, and God’s presence returns when our hearts realign with His will. 📖 Key Scriptures: Haggai 1:7–13 | Ezra 4 | Hebrews 12:6 | James 4:8 📅 New devotionals Monday–Friday 🎧 Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube ❤️ Subscribe, rate, and share to help others stay Committed to the Cause!