Ezra Part 4: Mixed Emotions (Ezra 3:8-13)

When God is building something new, it is often both exciting and challenging for those involved. Those who remember "the good old days" may even experience real grief in comparing the small beginnings now with the glories of yesterday. God is masterful at building us into community, where there is room for all of our very real emotions. Even while the work God has assigned us remains before us, we can praise Him in the journey because He is truly faithful. We are rallying together, remembering what God has done, and celebrating what He is doing now with us.