When the Jews finally returned from exile in the time of Haggai, they found the temple of Solomon destroyed.  Something that had been built over time was in ruin—they were alone with destruction. Have you ever felt like that?  Yet a great man of God addressed them remnant and said, ‘Who is left among you who saw this house in its former glory? How do you see it now? Is it not as nothing in your eyes?"

Have you ever seen the destruction of some part of your life? A relationship? Finances? Something that you've worked hard for? Something that took years? God spoke through Haggai and reminded the people of God,,

"Yet now be strong. Work, for I am with you, declares the Lord of hosts,  according to the covenant that I made with you when you came out of Egypt. My Spirit remains among you." 

Setbacks and destruction are tools that Satan uses to topple us. Don't let destruction in your life reign. Don't fear. Get to work rebuilding. God remains among us. Yet now be strong. (Taken from Haggai 2.)