Verse 4
The Lord again encouraged Zerubbabel, Joshua, and the people to work, and He promised again to be with them (cf. Haggai 1:13). David had given the same charge and promise to Solomon regarding the first temple (1 Chronicles 28:10; 1 Chronicles 28:20). Comparisons can be discouraging when doing the Lord’s work, so people involved in it need to remind themselves that He is with them (cf. Matthew 28:20; Mark 6:50).
"The key to tackling despondency is found here: stop listening to ourselves and start listening to him and his word of promise." [Note: Motyer, p. 987.]
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