Text: Nehemiah 8:9-11; Galatians 5:1;
Galatians 5:22-26
Nehemiah was stating that the day that they were
celebrating was a sacred day! It was a Holy day! This was the first day of the
seventh month, the Feast of Trumpets, which was to be a Day of rejoicing! This
was a day of rest, a sacred assembly! A reminder of the approaching Day of
Atonement!
God
calls his people to the celebration of new life. One’s faith is optimistic
because of God’s power. Real joy is an expression of faith in what God can do
and is doing.