Can you hear joy? Have you heard it?
Nehemiah 8:43 regarding the dedication of the wall:
And they offered great sacrifices that day and rejoiced, for God had made them rejoice with great joy; the women and children also rejoiced. And the joy of Jerusalem was heard far away. Nehemiah 8:43.
Scattered Questions
- Don’t you wish you could have been there for the celebration?
- How much more do you suppose the celebration meant for the ones who had been part of the wall building project?
- What does it sound like for people to be so excited – – including women and children? Did they clap? Shout? Play instruments? Laugh?
- What would need to take place for more of this to happen in our local assemblies?
- Can you think of a time when you were a part of a time of such joy and enthusiasm?
- How might God use you to help bring about such a show of celebration?
