God is going to set up a kingdom heaven. Do not be afraid Haggai the people feared the reign & God told them in 2:23 that he would take them if they rebuilt the temple . God promises strength & guidance when we put him first in our life . A signet ring used to guarantee authority & authentication of a letter. It served as a signature when pressed in soft wax on a written document. God tells them he is going to to great things. Gods telling Zerubbabel Ge will make him king. God choose him to designate royal authority & others in his line. Application- is God solution to all my fears? Pam 118:6 The Lord is with me I will not be afraid. What can man do fit me? God is loving & sovereign He wants & can do what's best for us.