“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 often wrote of his afflictions and trials at the hands of the enemy, yet 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, attributed to David, some commentators assumed that David had just recovered from a serious 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; yet 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.” This verse draws parallels between God’s anger and life. His anger lasts only a moment, but His love and favor endure forever. Our weeping, our trials and tribulations, may feel like a dark night. Yet joy—God’s great joy—comes in the morning!

My friends, the joy of the Lord is not a fleeting feeling of happiness. It floods the soul of every beloved child of God, giving them peace and the 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.

Finally, let us note the last verse of Psalm 30, where David promises to praise and thank 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, then, 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’s blessings of joy, peace, and grace be with you all.