Nehemiah 8

Restoration is not possible without being confronted by the revelation – God’s word, his law.  Yet the LORD never intends those who will be involved in restoration to stop at the mourning phase.  When God intercedes by his grace, we will feel sorry for our sins and shortcomings, but the end result should be joy.  Key to getting back our joy is the ministry of explaining the sense of the Scriptures.  Knowing the scriptures clearly brings joy.

LORD, restore to us the joy of your salvation.