The Joy of the Lord | Matt Darby 3m61o

May 25th, 2025 | Stand Alone | Nehemiah 8 “The joy of the Lord is your strength.” These ancient words, spoken during a moment of deep conviction and spiritual awakening in Nehemiah 8, still offer power and hope to us today. In this episode, Pastor Matt Darby unpacks what it really means to live with the joy of the Lord—not as a fleeting feeling, but as a deep, sustaining strength rooted in God’s presence, promises, and purpose. As we witness a broken people hearing God's Word and weeping over their sin, we’re reminded that joy isn’t the denial of pain—it’s divine defiance in the midst of it. This kind of joy reframes our sorrow, restores our identity, and equips us for endurance. It's not wishful thinking—it’s a weapon of spiritual warfare against despair. Whether you feel stuck in shame, worn down by suffering, or simply distant from God, this message will remind you: you are still His, He still rejoices over you, and His joy can be your strength. Joy is not the absence of trouble—it’s the presence of God. And that changes everything. Do you know JESUS? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/do-you-know-jesus⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Need PRAYER? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbgilmer.org/pray⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ through GIVING: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.nbbctx.org/giving⁠ 533v2r