9:9 True Victory Reports spread throughout the land about the Lord’s might and how easily he defeated all of Israel’s enemies. When Christians with multiple disabilities, paralysis, or chronic pain live faithful and joyful lives, they also attest to God’s glorious victory. The enemy may whisper to them, “You have nothing to offer.” But they can shout with Nehemiah, “The joy of the LORD is [our] strength” (Neh 8:10).