Jesus has authority and power over all things and is bringing the powers of darkness down.
In the next pair of sections about John and Jesus, Luke reported that the Word of God came upon John, and the Holy Spirit...
After noting how little the people had accomplished, in Haggai 2:1-9 God told them to be strong because of his presence with them.
Although the first anointed king tried to kill the second one, the Lord protected his anointed, as he always does.
