In Nehemiah 8:10, we read “The joy of the LORD is your strength!” 

The Hebrew word for joy in this context refers to a deep, abiding strength and well-being that is rooted in God’s presence and love. This kind of joy grants us supernatural strength to overcome all odds and empowers our spirits during challenging times.

Beloved, get ready because childlike faith is about to be rekindled in your life! This beautiful renewal will require active participation. Each day, you have the incredible opportunity to wake up with a heart that is open, trusting, and fully reliant on God.

Some of you are emerging from your “five-month waiting period” like Elizabeth. This will require you to step into a season of supernatural boldness, where you no longer hide the promise God has placed within you. As you emerge, the Lord is calling you to declare His works and to walk confidently in the assignment He has given you. 

Today, we all face our own “Sauls”—relentless pressures, fears, and doubts that chase us down and threaten our peace. In a world that never stops, where the demands on our time, energy, and spirit seem unending, we often forget the necessity of retreat. But just like David, there are times when we need to step back and find our own cave at Adullam.