Ezra 3:5
And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD. And afterward offered the continual burnt offering, both of the new moons, and of all the set feasts of the LORD that were consecrated, and of every one that willingly offered a freewill offering unto the LORD.
After the altar was set up, the returned exiles restored the sacred services that had been interrupted when Jerusalem was destroyed. The restoration included the continual burnt offering, offerings at the new moons, all the reconsecrated appointed feasts of the Lord including the Feast of Tabernacles, and the freewill offerings of individuals. The restored daily services cheered and encouraged the faithful remnant as they prepared to rebuild the temple and restore its ancient worship. In offering, the people expressed longing for God's forgiveness and favor and expectation of seeing His glory in the rebuilt temple.
The verse stands in the record of Ezra 3-6 of God's people carrying out the work God commanded while those out of harmony with Him tried to hinder it. The rebuilding was God's appointed work, as illustrated by the appointed labor in Nashville, so any attempt to counterwork the Lord's plans and hinder it offends God and He will neither endorse nor countenance it.
The chapter calls God's people to honor Him at once by rising up without delay to build a house for worship in the place He directs. There they are to worship humbly on their knees and serve Him fittingly and orderly, dedicating it as a witness to the truth with the right quality of faith.