Haggai 2:7Meaning & Commentary from the Church Fathers

The Psalmist echoes this sentiment, stating, "O God, when Thou goest forth before Thy people, when Thou passest by in the wilderness, the earth shall be shaken, for the heavens also shall be destroyed" (Psalm 67:8-9).

It is believed that this was when the earth experienced a remarkable upheaval during the magnificent exodus of the Israelites, a historic event known to all the people of the world. Similarly, the period of our Savior's return is foretold to be marked by great upheaval, ensuring that no one remains unaware of the wondrous acts accomplished at that time. Indeed, heaven itself has recognized this profound mystery, to which Paul testifies, proclaiming that "the manifold wisdom of God may now be made known to the principalities and powers through the church" (Eph. 3:10). The entire earth and the sea, encompassing the islands, were acknowledged in this revelation. Who is untouched by this knowledge? Which sea, nation, or region under heaven has not been reached? The gospel has been proclaimed to all nations, as articulated by our Savior (Matt. 24:14, Matt. 28:19).

Furthermore, He declares, "with one more, I will shake heaven and earth... and then shall come the elect of every tongue, and I will fulfil the house of this glory." Many have come to believe, representing every nation, the glorious and chosen, gathered as splendid offerings into the house of God, bringing Him glory and spreading His renown everywhere, while in turn being glorified by Christ. They have been taught to offer prayers, declaring, "And the light of the Lord our God be upon us" (Psalms 89:17), and again, "Bless ye the Lord, who made heaven and earth" (Psalms 113:23).

The continuation of the phrase, ‘He who is desired by all nations shall come,’ speaks to our anticipation of His return. For Him to be desired by those who await Him, He must first be cherished by those who have faith.

The supports of the heavens tremble and are filled with dread at His thunder. By His might, He stirs up the sea, and with His understanding, He rebukes its pride. By His Spirit, He adorned the heavens (Job 26:6-9, 11-13). Thus, through the power of God, the earth remains steadfast from one generation to the next, and it shakes by His will, as noted in Ecclesiastes: One generation passes away, and another generation comes, but the earth endures forever (Ecclesiastes 1:4). The foundations of the earth are not just some static supports that maintain its stability, but it is the Lord who has established it, and with His might, He upholds it, for He holds the boundaries of the earth in His hand. This simple faith transcends all debate.