He might be a man, but he still has feelings. His emotions are an inseparable part of his manhood. He experiences the joys of life intensely. At times, he also experiences negative emotions such as sadness, despondency or inferiority.

The Word of God is invaluable to him. God’s Word touches him.

When the people heard what the Law required, they were so moved that they began to cry. So Nehemiah, who was the governor, Ezra, the priest and scholar of the Law, and the Levites who were explaining the Law told all the people, “This day is holy to the Lord your God, so you are not to mourn or cry. Nehemiah 8:9

The godly man’s heart overflows with praise. In Luke 1: 68-75 we read about the wonderful events surrounding the birth of John the Baptist, his father Zechariah praised God and said:

“Let us praise the Lord, the God of Israel!

He has come to the help of his people

and has set them free.

He has provided for us a mighty Saviour,

a descendant of his servant David.

He promised through his holy prophets long ago

that he would save us from our enemies,

from the power of all those who hate us.

He said he would show mercy to our ancestors

and remember his sacred covenant.

With a solemn oath to our ancestor Abraham

he promised to rescue us from our enemies

and allow us to serve him without fear,

so that we might be holy and righteous before him

all the days of our life.”

Do you find your joy in the Word of God and does your heart overflow with praise?

Can you say, I am he?

Prayer: Lord, I can never thank and praise you enough. Thank you that you died for me. Thank you for your precious Word and that through Your Word, you speak to me and show me how I should live. Amen