Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing prepared. This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the Lord is your strength."
Nehemiah 8:10
This became a time of celebration. Celebration, as we understand it, is not to be self-centered. Once again, it is not about us. Ezra even connected celebration to giving. This gave those in need an opportunity to celebrate as well. Often when we celebrate and give to others (even when we don't feel like it), we are strengthened spiritually and filled with joy. Enter into celebrations that honor God, and allow him to fill you with His joy. Where did people get the idea that Christianity wasn't fun? Where did people get the idea that Christians are stiff, bland people that can't do anything fun because of all the rules they have to follow? These are Old Testament people having a party in honor of the Lord! Everything you do, do for the glory of God.
RAWK on,
J.H.
I know alot of people who have alot more fun being themselves and living for the moment, and most of them are Christians!
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