After years of captivity, after an amazing return, after much opposition, after much prayer, after much labor, the task is finished! The wall around Jerusalem was finally repaired. It was time to celebrate!
The people turned out and their leaders went before them. They marched on the wall with loud music and singing. Before now, they thought Jerusalem would never be rebuilt. Before now, they thought all was lost. Before now, they could not imagine Jerusalem’s wall restored. Now they walked on it!
“And they offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God has made them rejoice with great joy; the women and the children also rejoiced. And the joy of Jerusalem was heard far away” (12:43).
We must take note of two important lessons. First, never forget to rejoice and rejoice greatly when the Lord answers prayer! Remember, their answered prayer required great faith, courage, and work from them, but God provided and answered. Rejoice in the Lord today dear friend, for surely the Lord has been good to you.
Second, remember the source of our joy! The Lord made them to rejoice! The Lord led them, strengthened them, and enabled them to rebuild the wall. Then the Lord put a song in their heart! The joy of the Lord is our strength! He has done great things! Let the sound of joy and music be heard from our lives far away just as in Nehemiah’s day! Let us make known how great is our God by how great is our joy in Him!
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