4th May – 10th May

 

Text:   Psalm 126:1-6

 

Topic:  The joy of Restoration

The psalmist is talking about the joy that one experiences when restoration takes place. The Israelites were restored to their land from captivity and this to them was like a dream because of the distressful situation they were in. When God delivers us from tough situations, it is sometimes had to believe it has happened. It can be so surprising that it may seem to us like a dream and not reality. It is not hard for God to grant to his people great and surprising deliverances and he has often done so in the hour of our deepest distress. God’s dealing with His church will always compel the ungodly men to see and acknowledge his presence. That which the Lord does in your life because of your dependency on him will be a testimony to the world that he is able (vs.1-2). Like the psalmist’s prayer that God would intervene in the condition of his people, so God’s past favors should encourage us to hope and pray for more (v.3). The most successful understandings have often been commenced in the midst of great difficulties and with much weeping. The spiritual seed that is abundantly watered with godly tears will bring forth a rich harvest of golden sheaves (vs.4-6). That should be the reason for our joy in the midst of any challenges we may be going through whether social, financial, health or political. Our God is supreme and is able to take us through our difficult time, just trust in Him.

WHAT NEXT?Lord Jesus, restore me to your joy.