“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. The wonderful thing is that he always 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 for being our Almighty Healer!

God has so magnificently given man the knowledge and gift of healing through medicine and modern technology, yet human logic tends to forget the One who is responsible for all our healing; God alone is our ultimate healer. Psalm 103:2-3 admonishes us to “Bless the Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits: Who forgiveth all thine iniquities; who healeth all thy diseases;”

So, just as David sings this Psalm of praise and thanksgiving for his healing and deliverance; through every mountain top and valley experience, let us raise our voices in triumphant praise . . .  witnessing of His goodness and sustaining power. “I will bless the Lord at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Psalm 34:1.

The fifth verse 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 in the darkness of night, but joy…God’s great joy will come in the morning!

My friends, the joy of the Lord is everlasting. It is not a feeling of happiness that last momentarily; but continuously floods our souls with peace and abundant loving-kindness. “For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.” Romans 14:17.

In the final verse, 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. We too can claim the victory, regardless to what our present circumstances may look like; joy has been promised; our weeping may endure for the night, but God is faithful, and His joy will overflow our hearts, early in the morning…praise and glory be to God on high now and forever!

God blessings of grace and strength be with you all.