The Joy of the Lord will always be your strength. My people have so much trouble with that statement. I don’t understand why though. It means what it says. If you can comprehend My Joy, your days will be filled totally and completely with peace, and you will be able to comfort those around you that have no peace.

There is such strength in My Joy. When you walk in My Joy, you will be able to suffer silently and you will not be about the enemies business of persecuting your brother and sister.

Maintain your Joy and you shall maintain your peace.

Nehemiah 8:10 (NKJV)
Then he 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.”