Finding encouragement in our discouragement . . . LOOK UP!  In Haggai 2:1-9 God speaks through the prophet about the re-building of the temple, asking them to compare their building to the structure of 70 years earlier.  They are discouraged and so the Lord speaks again, telling them they need to be strong.  God tells them that He is present with them as He was at the time of the Exodus from Egypt.  He reminds them that the Holy Spirit was with them then and is with them now.  This is a reminder for us that the Spirit of God was with mankind as early as in Genesis 1:2.  He tells them that He will shake the heavens, the earth, and the nations.  The desire of all nations shall come, He will fill this house with glory, and He will give peace . . . a foretelling of the eventual coming of Jesus Christ.  Are you feeling discouraged?  LOOK UP!  God is your encourager!

NOTE:  There are many verses in the Bible where we are told that God's presence is always with us:  

Matthew 28:18-20, I Corintians 11:23-25, Acts 2:38-39, Rom. 8:37-39, Phil. 4:6-7 and 4:18-19.