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Key Verse
- the joy of the LORD is your strength1.” Nehemiah 8:10 NKJV
Other versions
- Then Ezra said to them, “Go [your way], eat the rich festival food, drink the sweet drink, and send portions to him for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. And do not be worried, for the joy of the LORD is your strength and your stronghold.” Nehemiah 8:10 AMP
Strength = a fortified place a defence
GOD gives Joy
- You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. Psalm 4:7 ESV
- Then our mouth was filled with laughter Psalm 126:2 AMP
Other versions
- You have put joy in my heart, More than [others know] when their wheat and new wine have yielded abundantly. Psalm 4:7 AMP
Joy a Command
- let the righteous be glad; Let them rejoice before God; Yes, let them rejoice exceedingly. Psalm 68:3 NKJV
- Rejoice in the Lord always [delight, take pleasure in Him]; again I will say, rejoice! Philippians 4:4 AMP
- Rejoice always 1 Thessalonians 5:16 NKJV
Other versions
- Be happy [in your faith] and rejoice and be glad-hearted continually (always) 1 Thessalonians 5:16 AMP
Joy a Choice
- This is the day the Lord has made; We will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24 NKJV
- You shall rejoice before the Lord your God, you and your son and your daughter … Deuteronomy 16:11 NKJV
- Though the fig tree does not blossom
And there is no fruit on the vines,
Though the yield of the olive fails
And the fields produce no food,
Though the flock is cut off from the fold
And there are no cattle in the stalls,
Yet I will [choose to] rejoice in the Lord;
I will [choose to] shout in exultation in the [victorious] God of my salvation! Habakkuk 3:17-18 AMP
Reasons to Rejoice
1. Name written in Heaven
- rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.” Luke 10:20 NASB
2. Word of GOD
- I rejoice at Your word, As one who finds great treasure. Psalm 119:162 AMP
3. Those who Seek GOD
- Glory in His holy name; Let the hearts of those rejoice who seek the Lord! Seek the Lord and His strength; Seek His face evermore! 1 Chronicles 16:10-11 NKJV
4. Suffering for GOD
- They followed his advice; and after calling the apostles in, they flogged them and ordered them not to speak in the name of Jesus, and then released them. So they went on their way from the presence of the Council, rejoicing that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for His name. Acts 5:40-41 NASB
Things that bring Joy
1. Presence
- In Your presence is fullness of joy2 Psalm 16:11 NKJV
2. Answered Prayers
- Up to this time you have not asked a [single] thing in My Name [as presenting all that I Am]; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy (gladness, delight) may be full and complete. John 16:24 AMPC
Other versions
- Until now you have not asked [the Father] for anything in My name; but now ask and keep on asking and you will receive, so that your joy may be full and complete. John 16:24 AMP
3. Loving Righteousness
- You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You With the oil of joy above Your companions. Psalm 45:7 NASB
- You have loved righteousness and hated wickedness; therefore God, Your God, has anointed You above Your companions with the oil of joy.” Hebrews 1:9 BSB
Songs
Footnotes
- 4581 מעז מעז מעוּז מעוז [mâ‛ôz mâ‛ûz mâ‛ôz mâ‛ûz] \{maw-oze'} {maw-ooz'} {maw-oze'} maw-ooz'\ From 5810; a fortified place; figuratively a defence: - {force} fort ({-ress}) {rock} strength ({-en}) (X most) strong (hold).
5810 עזז [‛âzaz] \aw-zaz'\ A primitive root; to be stout (literally or figuratively): - {harden} {impudent} {prevail} strengthen ({self}) be strong - 8057 שׂמחה [ώimchâh] \sim-khaw'\ From 8056; blithesomeness or {glee} (religious or festival): - X exceeding ({-ly}) {gladness} joy ({-fulness}) {mirth} {pleasure} rejoice (-ing).