WEDNESDAY MANNA 14 JANUARY ‘26

Dr. Daniel O. C. | Jan 14, 2026

“REJOICE, FOR THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH”

Saints of God Most High, hear God’s word for you today:

“Then he said to them, ‘Go, eat rich food, drink sweet drinks, and send portions to those who can’t provide for themselves; for today is consecrated to our Lord. Don’t be sad, because the joy of Adonai is your strength” (Nehemiah 8:10).

Then Ezra said to them, Go your way, eat the fat, drink the sweet, and send portions to those for whom nothing is prepared; for this day is holy to our Lord. Do not sorrow, for the joy of the Lord is your strength.

THE JOY OF THE LORD IS OUR STRENGTH
Joy is not the absence of suffering; it is the presence of God. Happiness depends on happenings, but joy depends on Christ Jesus our Lord!

Therefore, do not faint, though the way seems long, there is joy in each condition.
The Greek word “Chara” is used for “Joy and Delight”.

The word “Joy” is not a strange word in the Bible but sad to say that joy has become a strange word to many lives including Christians.

It really saddens the heart of God that many of His children are sending Him telegram and short message services (SMS) complaining that they have no joy or even the will to live.

Many people never experienced joy even for the first time in their lives. They never had any joy in their families, work, church or even relationships.

THE WORD “JOY” IN THE GOSPELS
Joy as a word is frequently found in the gospel of Matthew, Luke and especially in John gospel. But the word “joy” was only mentioned once in the gospel of Mark 4:16 as “gladness”.

PAUL’S EPISTLES TO THE CORINTHIANS
The word “joy” was absent in first epistle of Paul the apostle to the Corinthians.
Although 3 times the verb was used, the word “joy” was used frequently in his Second letter to the Corinthians.

(Luke 10:17, 20) When the seventy missionaries returned to Jesus, they were ecstatic with joy, telling Him, “Lord, even the demons obeyed us when we commanded them in Your name!”

Adonai Yeshua said to them, However, your real source of joy isn’t merely that these spirits submit to your authority, but that your names are written in the journals of heaven and that you belong to God’s kingdom. This is the true source of your authority.

JOY means: Jesus (first), others (in between) and yourself (last) (J O Y)

INSTANCES OF JOY

When the lost sheep was found (Luke 15:4-6).
When we receive the word of God as it is (John 15:11).
Bestowed through God’s word (John 17:13).
Joy sustained Jesus on the cross (Hebrews 12:2).

May this year be to you a year of joy, peace and gladness in Jesus’ mighty name, Amen!

Everybody shout a loud and resounding, “HALLELUJAH AMEN!”

Shalom and good morning.

Dr. Daniel O. C.