"When
He spoke to me, I was strengthened" (Daniel 10:19). The strength we
receive from the Lord is a greater strength than the temptations we face
- "the One who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world"
(1 John 4:4). To know that we receive such strength from the Lord is
very encouraging when we are mocked by "our tormentors" (Psalm 137:3).
Their scorn makes us wonder, "How can we sing the songs of the Lord
while in a foreign land?" (Psalm 137:4). When this question arises in
our hearts, "God who is greater than our hearts" (1 John 3:20) speaks
His Word, and we are strengthened with the strength which comes from
Him, His strength. With His strength, we are able to sing "songs of joy"
(Psalm 137:3). We have this testimony - "The joy of the Lord is my
strength." By ourselves, we are cast down with weeping (Psalm 137:1).
Strengthened by the Lord, we have joy. We rejoice in Him.
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