Psalm 126:
When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations, "The Lord has done great things for them." The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.....Those who sow in tears, will reap in songs of joy.
Life is filled with wilderness experiences. We're walking in circles, searching for direction, thirsty from the long journey, and wishing our feet didn't hurt so badly from tripping all of the obstacles in our way. Can you relate?
Here is the key: "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy." For these verses say, "WHEN the Lord brought the captives back, our mouths were filled with laughter...Then it was said among the nations, 'The Lord has done great things for them.'"
There is joy coming because whatever challenge we are facing today will glorify the Lord tomorrow. Our tears over the challenging experiences will reap joy as others discover the hope that comes with a life journey with Christ.
I've heard this somewhere before....maybe in a song:
Sometimes God chooses to be glorified by bringing us out of the storm.
Sometimes He's glorified by bringing us through the storm.
