Date: Friday, 26th December 2025
Text: Nehemiah 8:10
Author: Pastor Adedeji Fadehan
Exhortation:
Joy is the strength of a disciple. The word of God says, “The joy of the Lord is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10). This joy is deeper than happiness. It is a steady confidence in God, not based on situations. A disciple who has joy stays strong in trials, peaceful in trouble, and thankful even when there is lack (Habakkuk 3:17–18).
This joy is a fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22). It grows as we walk closely with God, obey His Word, and trust His control over all things (Romans 15:13). Such joy pushes away fear, discouragement, and anxiety, keeping the disciple spiritually alive and strong.
It also works as a spiritual weapon. When Paul and Silas praised God in prison, their chains were broken (Acts 16:25–26). The enemy does not understand peace during suffering. Praise and gladness lift the spirit, open doors from Heaven, and invite God’s intervention (Isaiah 12:3).
Every disciple must protect this fruit of the Spirit. Bitterness takes it away, worry weakens it, and sin destroys it. Lost joy can be restored through genuine repentance, worship, gratitude, and fellowship with the Holy Spirit (Psalm 51:12). A joyful disciple cannot be easily broken.
Prayer Nugget: Father, fill my heart with unshakeable joy that strengthens my spirit in Jesus name.
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