“Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” Psalm 84:5-6.

The Hebrew word “baca” is related to bakah, which means “to weep.” The phrase “valley of Baca” is translated by the Vulgate as “valley of tears.” Elsewhere baka’ is translated “mulberry tree” (2 Sam. 5:23). A mulberry tree is known as a weeping tree, but also one that brings forth mulberries, a delicious fruit- the usage of the phrase valley of Baca gives us a wonderful association of how sorrow being turned into joy! “Blessed is the man whose strength is in thee; in whose heart are the ways of them. Who passing through the valley of Baca make it a well; the rain also filleth the pools.” Psalm 84:5-6.

In Psalm 84, David wrote about the valley of Baca as a low point of tears or weeping that will eventually bring forth good fruit;  my friends, this is a source of encouragement to all of God’s beloved children when we are going through the valleys of life. We all experience life valleys of sadness or tears, however, those of us who put our faith and trust in the Lord will find hope, strength, grace, and everlasting joy. “For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning. the Lord God is” Psalm 30:5. 

The familiar gospel hymn asks the question, where do you go when the storms of life are raging…and the answer is I go to the rock of my salvation! Jesus is the proverbial rock of ages that hides, secures, and keeps us in the midst of the storms we encounter in this life; Hallelujah…He maybe the stone that the builders rejected y’all, but He is the rock of my salvation and the Savior of the world…so, when all around me is sinking sand…I go to the rock!

Problems are inevitable, but God never promised that every day would be sunshine, the rains will come… but it is true, trouble don’t last always! So, where are you running in those troubling times for assurance? I pray that when the storms of life overshadow your mind…that you find the sanctity and peace at the foot of the cross, where we are able to cast all our cares on the Lord…“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.” 1 Peter 5:7. 

Do you really love the Lord- then cling to the Rock and know that as long as we live, He hears our cries, and He alone will secure and provide all that we need to walk this journey of life! “For the Lord God is a sun and shield: the Lord will give grace and glory: no good thing will he withhold from them that walk uprightly.” Psalm 84:11.

Blessings and peace to all…He will keep you safe in His everlasting arms!