¹⁰When the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the LORD, the priests in their vestments were stationed to praise the LORD with trumpets, and the Levites, the sons of Asaph, with cymbals, according to the directions of King David of Israel; ¹¹and they sang responsively, praising and giving thanks to the LORD, “For he is good, for his steadfast love endures forever toward Israel.” And all the people responded with a great shout when they praised the LORD, because the foundation of the house of the LORD was laid. Ezra 3:10-11

The exile was over and the people were returning to Jerusalem.  The building campaign had begun and the foundation of the temple was laid.  All of a sudden trumpets and cymbals cried out, as did the people, giving thanks for God had restored them, God kept the promise.

Perhaps you are still in your “exile”, or the situation does not look good, but look to these scriptures of Thanksgiving, for they tell us that God does restore, God does rebuild, God does recreate, and your time of restoration is near.

Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good and his steadfast love endures forever.  Amen.

Peace,

Pastor Bill