Day 1 · Temple Rebuilding Resumes
Ezra 5:1–5
1Later, the prophets Haggai and Zechariah son of Iddo prophesied to the Jews in Judah and Jerusalem in the name of the God of Israel, who was over them. 2Then Zerubbabel son of Shealtiel and Jeshua son of Jozadak rose up and began to rebuild the house of God in Jerusalem. And the prophets of God were with them, helping them. 3At that time Tattenai the governor of the region west of the Euphrates, Shethar-bozenai, and their associates went to the Jews and asked, “Who authorized you to rebuild this temple and restore this structure?” 4They also asked, “What are the names of the men who are constructing this building?” 5But the eye of their God was on the elders of the Jews, so that they were not stopped until a report was sent to Darius and written instructions about this matter were returned.
Berean Standard Bible
Observe
According to verse 5, why were the elders of the Jews not stopped despite being questioned by regional officials?
Apply
When you face pressure or opposition in doing what God has called you to do, how can remembering His watchful care encourage you to keep going this week?
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