The Original Context of Exile - Traditional (Jeremiah 29:11)

Before quoting Jeremiah 29:11, know the context: God was speaking to exiles in Babylon who had LOST everything—homeland, temple, freedom. They wouldn't see the "hope and future" in their lifetime. God told them to settle down, build houses, marry, pray for Babylon—their captivity would last 70 years. The promise wasn't instant rescue but eventual restoration. God's good plans sometimes include difficult decades. The promise is real, but the timeline is His. Are you willing to trust His plan even when it includes exile seasons?