Ezra 4-6

“And the prophets of God were with them, supporting them” (5:1-2). The prophets Haggai and Zechariah supported the returned Jews who were rebuilding the temple. However, their enemies wrote an official letter of accusation to King Artaxerxes (4:12), describing Jerusalem as a “rebellious city” and stopping their work (4:23). Encouraged by the prophets who spoke God’s word to them, the Jews kept hope, until Cyrus’ edict was found and the work resumed: “Do not interfere with the work on this temple ...” (6:7).

“So the elders of the Jews continued to build and prosper under the preaching of Haggai the prophet and Zechariah” (6:14). When attacks come our way, God’s Word gives us the strength we need to stand firm.