Psalm 30:5 Weeping may remain for a night, but rejoicing comes in the morning.
This is the picture of the victorious Christian life. It is the continual struggle between weeping and rejoicing, the night and the morning.
As Christ-followers we have been called to live in both time frames. Because of the fallen world and our own sinful desires, there is ubiquitous "night" in everything. The darkness of this "night" is a scary place ...to be.
When "night" stories are told, they are usually accompanied by heavy hearts and moist eyes. I sense the "night" in my own life as I struggle with new limitations and concerns about my health. But most of all, I am overwhelmed with the "night" when I consider the spiritual futures of my children and grandchildren.
Surviving in the "night" is something every Christ-follower must prepare for. The greatest danger to us is if we settle down in that darkness. If we remain in the darkness, we will eventually become discouraged and it will destroy our faith.
But there is hope. There is a morning to look forward to. Even though we may hurt now, even though the darkness seems impenetrable, God has promised that morning is coming. We will see a sunrise, and when that occurs, we will rejoice. God himself has said that the darkness will eventually give way to the brilliant sun rays of a new dawn.
In the end, God and the morning will win. No darkness on earth is permanent. I pray today for each of you that your morning of joy will come quickly. If you have been weeping and living in darkness, it is time to walk into the SON shine.
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"Multiplying leaders to change the world"
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