"The Joy of the Lord is my Strength" (cf. Neh. 8:10; Jn 15-10-11)

When Ezra spoke these words as recorded in Nehemiah, Chapter 8, he was speaking to the remnant of Israel who had made the journey back to their homeland to begin the task of rebuilding the temple and returning to their worship of God. They needed encouragement for the work, and Nehemiah reminded them from where that encouragement and their strength would come.

As Christians - those tasked with offering the gospel to a world in great need - we may need this same encouragement.

Check out my video for a reminder of why and how this may be so.

Pastor Sam