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Nehemiah, Chapter 12, Verse 43,

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.

What a great verse. You hear the repetition there, don't you?

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.

Five different times in one verse we see this picture of rejoicing with great joy.

All the people rejoicing in a way that's heard far away.

Among the surrounding nations around Jerusalem.

Remember, these are people who had taunted God's people.

When they were rebuilding the walls,

even if a fox climbs up on those walls, they'll fall down.

Well, now in Nehemiah, Chapter 12, they are dancing on the walls.

They're marching around them, singing with great joy.

What a picture of joy to the glory of God.

How God gives joy to all who trust in Him,

a joy that surpasses circumstances,

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