Title: Rejoicing exceedingly./Nehemiah 12:43
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Introduction: The dedication ceremony of rebuilding the wall of Jerusalem and offering it to God
It is said that during the celebration, the crowd offered a great sacrifice and rejoiced greatly.
it was This is because God has made them rejoice greatly.
1. Giving to God is a pleasant thing.
Looking back, God's grace is immense. 70 years of captivity
liberated and returned to their motherland, while rebuilding the walls of Jerusalem
There were all kinds of sabotage when doing important things. the spit of external adversaries
It is indeed God's protection that allowed him to continue. As a result many
After sacrifice and hard work, the huge construction work is finished and we give it to God.
Now that it has been done, it can only be filled with joy.
2. They were very happy.
On this day the crowd offered a great sacrifice and rejoiced greatly. normal
It was not normally joyful, but "extremely joyful." adults
Not only that, but the women and young children also enjoyed it,
It is said to be the grand supreme of
What true saints receive (obtain) from God
It is not just joy, but it starts with “What shall I give to the Lord?”
do. Our heartfelt sacrifices will say that many things come from me.
Also, as a way of repaying God and expressing gratitude,
Forgiveness, and joy should be limitless because of it.
3. God made you rejoice.
All of our expressions of faith and the gifts we receive and enjoy come from God.
, so that our hearts overflow with joy from ourselves.
Not because weeping joy, but because God made us rejoice.
In other words, the source of joy is God, and the basis of joy is God.
Jesus said, "I will see you again, and your hearts will
Rejoice, and no one can take your joy away" (John 16:22).
All.
I can't be sad when God makes me happy. can't be fun
there is no It is an absolute and inevitable pleasure.
Conclusion: God makes the saints happy because he is happy with himself.
let's do it It is said that without faith it is impossible to please God.
Your true faith is able to please God.