8:10-12 Joy and Strength The reading of God’s Law brought joy and strength to those who had returned from exile. Suffering often brings confusion; God’s Word brings clarity, healing, and restoration. Just as the hearing of God’s Word became a regular habit for the restored people of Israel, so it is crucial that we remain in his Word on a regular and consistent basis, allowing it to guide our path continually (Ps 119:105-112).