Your people will rebuild what has long been in ruins, building again on the old foundations. You will be known as the people who rebuilt the walls, who restored the ruined houses."

"My people, why should you be living in well-built houses while my Temple lies in ruins?

You have planted much grain, but have harvested very little. You have food to eat, but not enough to make you full. You have wine to drink, but not enough to get drunk on! You have clothing, but not enough to keep you warm. And workers cannot earn enough to live on.

Instead, be concerned above everything else with the Kingdom of God and with what he requires of you, and he will provide you with all these other things.