For his anger is but for a moment; his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may linger for the night, but joy comes with the morning.” vs. 5
Psalm 30:1-5
Most folks don’t consider that their unfortunate circumstances have come because of God’s anger. They recognize that in a broken world there is bound to be suffering, tears, and pain, and that those moments aren’t necessarily connected to our behaviors or actions. The psalmist did believe that God could be angry, but only for a moment, and the anger would be quickly followed with favor, a deep and profound love that endured for a lifetime. For some that observation reflects the experience loving parents have with their children. There are moments of anger, but the bond of love will last forever. And once we’ve gotten a few years under our belts we also come to know that weeping is regularly followed by joy. And maybe we too have gone to bed with tears in our eyes and then awakened with gladness in our hearts. It’s miraculous what a night of good sleep can do to bring healing to life’s calamities, and that’s especially true when our lives have been molded by a deep and profound confidence in a living, loving Lord! As believers we were weaned on the Easter message of resurrection, and that good news has the power to sustain us through every troubling chapter of our life story. In Christ every ending is also a wonderful beginning!
Thought for the Day: What does a good sleep do for me?
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