But it is not like that now. It will not be like that for the survivors. {\cf2\super [21]} ” The Lord All-Powerful said these things.
The Lord does not always criticize.\par The Lord does not stay angry at us forever.\par
At that time, Ephraim (Israel) will not be jealous of Judah. Judah will have no enemies left. And Judah will not cause trouble for Ephraim.
At that time, you will say:\par “I praise you Lord!\par You have been angry at me.\par But don’t be angry with me now!\par Show your love to me.”\par
Think about the things that happened before today. Think about the time before you began working on the Lord’s temple. {\cf2\super [10]}
Is there any grain still in the barn? \{No!\} Look at the vines, the fig trees, the pomegranates, {\cf2\super [11]} and the olive trees. Are they producing fruit? \{No!\} But, starting today, I will bless you!”