A practical way of taking seriously the warning of Chaggai 1:9, comparing it with the dedication of the temple in 1 Melachim 8
By having it in our hearts to build a house for the Name of Yahweh – even if someone else, after us, is going to do the actual building (1 Melachim 8:18)
By recognizing the ark containing the two tablets of stone, together with the accompanying commands, laws and right-rulings, as the most essential part of the house of Yahweh (1 Melachim 8:9,21,58,61)
By acknowledging that there is no other elohim in the heavens above or in the earth below like Yahweh (1 Melachim 8:23)
By constantly reminding Yahweh of his promises concerning his blessings towards the people of Yisrael (1 Melachim 8:25-26)
By interceding for the people of Yisrael night and day – pleading with the Father to provide in their deepest needs (1 Melachim 8:28-30)
By praying towards the only true Elohim, confessing his Name and turning from the sin that drove us away from Him (1 Melachim 8:35,38,46-48)
By fearing Yahweh all the days of our lives, once we have heard about his great Name and his strong hand and his outstretched arm (1 Melachim 8:39-42)
By separating ourselves from Mitsrayim and the peoples of the earth in order to be set apart for Yahweh and his purpose for those who identify themselves with Yisrael (1 Melachim 8:41-43,53)
By believing firmly that Yahweh is with us as He had been with the people of Yisrael throughout the ages – never leaving or forsaking us (1 Melachim 8:57)
By bringing our offerings diligently and abundantly to the place of worship – making sure that these offerings are used for the restoration of the house of Yahweh, and nothing else (1 Melachim 8:62-64)