The Hidden Life of Joy
Saturday, August 06, 2011 Posted by Sara
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Then he said to them, “Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.” –Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV)
I imagine if heaven had a cheering squad, this would be one of their staples.
Give me a J-O-Y!
JOY! JOY! JOY!
JOY IS YOUR STRENGTH!
<clapping> <cartwheels> <jazz hands>
It’s so peppy, right? And quite catchy, I mean, how many times have you heard the phrase repeated in moments of encouragement?
But what does it really mean?
Does strength come from slapping a smile on my face and clapping a little bit?
What is this “joy” He speaks of?
As I meandered through the Word this past week, seeking to understand the true meaning of joy, I began to stumble upon verses that challenged my preconceptions of it. Joy had always been such a simple thing, I thought. And yet God’s Word was painting a far richer and deeper picture than I had known.
Join me this week, friends, as I once again meander through scripture to uncover - the hidden life of joy.
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