A favorite verse of mine is found in Nehemiah 8:10 "The Joy of the Lord is my Strength." Like with any learning in a believers life, our 'learnings' are like a continual theme in our lives spiraling upwards like new waves of an old truth. Today I read the surrounds verses / story to this verse! (Good to have favorite verses but always read the surrounds!)
The Israelites were mourning their sins as the Book of the Law was read. Their eyes were being open to God's chasing love for them and seeing how He continues to love them. The Israelites decided to get their lives right with God. Nehemiah seeing their sadness told them "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is scared to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the JOY of the Lord is my Strength." Neh 8
Isn't this something? Turning back to God is scared and time for celebration! Tears of sadness are replaced with tears of JOY!!! LOVE THIS! mmmmmm!
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