“Whoever despises God’s words will pay the penalty, but the
one who fears God’s commands will be rewarded” (Proverbs13:13). This
principle applies to the nations - “Righteousness lifts up a nation, but
sin is a disgrace to any society” (Proverbs 14:34). “A joyful heart
makes a cheerful face” (Proverbs 15:13) - True happiness comes from
within. It is more than an outward thing. It does not depend on the
things that we have. It comes from the Lord. In Him, we have true and
lasting joy.
“At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem”, the keynote of the service was joyful thanksgiving. They gathered together “to celebrate joyfully the dedication with songs of thanksgiving” (Nehemiah 12:27). “On that day they offered great sacrifices, rejoicing because God had given them great joy” (Nehemiah 12:43). They sang “songs of praise and thanksgiving to God” (Nehemiah 12:46). This joyful thanksgiving is only a foretaste of the greater joy and thanksgiving of heaven: “There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away” (Revelation 21:4). In the city of God, “the glory of God” will be shining with everlasting brightness (Revelation 21:23). The Church of God will be “prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband” (Revelation 21:2). The beautiful picture of the godly wife in Proverbs 31 gives us an outline of what God is seeking to do in His people. It is summarized in Proverbs 31:30: “A woman who fears the Lord is to be
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