Nehemiah 12:43 Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy… I. ITS RIGHT. The God who has given us life wishes also that it shall move joyfully; the God who always anew overwhelms us with favours wishes that they should fulfil their mission; that is, make us happy, in the end holy. II. ITS OCCASION. God's grace, which has strengthened, protected, assured, and elevated our lower or higher life. III. ITS KIND. It raises itself to God, is a joy in Him; that is, becomes s service to God and our neighbours. (Dr. Schultz.) Parallel Verses KJV: Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced: for God had made them rejoice with great joy: the wives also and the children rejoiced: so that the joy of Jerusalem was heard even afar off. |
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