Joey spoke from Nehemiah 8:1–12, reminding us of the true meaning of joy.

We often confuse joy with happiness, but joy is something far deeper — an intense, steady contentment that isn’t shaken by circumstance. With joy mentioned around 400 times in Scripture, it’s clear that God considers it vital for our lives.

Joey encouraged us to see that our strength is measured by our joy, and that real joy is rooted not in ourselves, but in God’s joy.

• Our joy rests on God’s joy
• God delights in us
• The joy of the Lord is the strength we need