When the people of Judah first encountered opposition to their God-assigned task of rebuilding the temple, they gave up and everything ground to a halt. But God provided the encouragement and strength they needed to overcome the opposition. With God's help, they were able to successfully complete the temple and fulfill His purpose. We too face opposition and difficulty when we set out to live for and serve Jesus Christ in our world. But God will also give us what we need to succeed in His will.