Many priests and heads of families, old people who had seen the first house on its foundations, wept with a loud voice when they saw this house, though many shouted aloud for joy, so that the people could not distinguish the sound of the joyful shout from the people’s weeping

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The altar came before the walls. Worship came before comfort. Opposition followed quickly. But the foundation was laid—and that was worth shouting about. Even if you’re only at the beginning—thank God anyway. ⛪️ #Ezra3 #WorshipFirst #TheWisdomJourney