“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”  Psalm 30:5

Trials, tribulations, and afflictions are experienced by us all at some juncture in our lives. In the book of Psalms David wrote often of His afflictions and trials facing the enemy., but through it all he extolled God for His healing and deliverance. Psalm 34:19 assures us that “Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.”

In the 30th Psalm, which is attributed to David, some commentators assumed that David had just recovered from a critical illness. The entire psalm speaks of his unceasing thanksgiving and praise to our Almighty Healer!  God has so magnificently given man the knowledge and gift of healing through medicine and modern technology, however there are so many lean towards self-sufficiency and  forget that it is God alone who is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord who heals. “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;” Psalm 103:2-3.

So, just as David sings this Psalm of praise and thanksgiving for his healing and deliverance, we must also raise our voices in praise for the in-numerous physical as well as spiritual victories won in our lives- witnessing to God’s goodness and sustaining power through every valley experience, and the tearing down of strongholds; for it is only by His amazing grace that we stand…Through many dangers, toils and snares I have already come: ’tis grace has brought me safe thus far, and grace will lead me home. “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.” 2 Corinthians 12:10.

Psalm 30:5 brings much comfort, hope and above all joy to our hearts; “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”  It gives us parallels between God’s anger and life; His anger only last for a brief moment, but His love…His favor will endure forever; our weeping, our trials and tribulations will endure as it appears as the darkness of night, but joy…God’s great joy – joy will come early in the morning!

My friends, the joy of the Lord is not a feeling of happiness that last momentarily; but it floods the soul of every beloved child of God, giving  peace and comfort of His amazing grace now and forever. “Therefore the redeemed of the Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.” Isaiah 51:11.

Let us take note at the final verse of the 30th Psalm, David resolves to express his praise and thanks to God forever. “To the end that my glory may sing praise to thee, and not be silent. O LORD my God, I will give thanks unto thee for ever.” Psalm 30:12.

May we forever give God the glory, resting in the assurance that we are victorious no matter what our present circumstances may look like; joy is promised and God will deliver… our weeping may endure for the night, but God is faithful to His promises, and joy will come in the morning.

God blessings of joy, peace, and grace be with you all.