Opposition to Rebuilding

We will face opposition in the world when we follow Jesus. In this passage we see the restoration in the lives of God's people continue, despite opposition. God is still growing His people. Enemies of Judah and Benjamin pretend to support the building of the temple. They claim to seek "your" God, not their own God. Zerubbabel and the other leaders recognise the falseness behind their proposal. The enemies show their true colours by persistent and ongoing opposition. Our journey of restoration by God is our sanctification and there will be opposition. The more growth we experience, the more likely there will be opposition. We are the church and we build the church.