Nehemiah 8:10
"Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet,
and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this
day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for
the joy of the LORD is your strength."
It’s
not surprising to find that a lot has been written about this topic. We all want to be happy.
In the book of Nehemiah, we read, "for the joy of the Lord is your strength." This phrase consist of two things.The first is that we can find joy in God. The second is that this
God driven joy is also a great source of strength. Practically speaking, how
does one find happiness through God? And what does that joy have to do with how
strong we are? There is no shortage of advice on how to be
happy, ranging from being more grateful to being more giving. All are fantastic
suggestions, and each has its place in our Christian community.
How do we find joy in God? When we know that God literally has our
back and is right beside us, taking care of us at all times, so we can sit back
and enjoy the ride of life. Even when life seems difficult or scary, we know
that a power greater than us is pulling the strings so that everything works
out just right. This not only gives us joy, but also strength as we can face
difficulties with confidence and peace. Next
time we begin to feel unhappy, remember that the Creator of the world is right
there working out everything for our greatest possible good. It’s
going to be a fabulous ride; relax and enjoy it.
Amen!
Reading:(Neh: 8:8-12)
Ref: (HGSB)
May God Bless You
And Your Family
Minister Robert A. Lail Sr.
The Cross Life Ministry
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