◄ What Does Psalm 30:5 Mean? ►

For His anger is but for a moment, His favor is for a lifetime; Weeping may last for the night, But a shout of joy comes in the morning.

Psalm 30:5(NASB)

Verse of the Day

As we travel through life, we experience many occasions of difficulty and pain, often a product of our own actions, attitudes, or foolish indifference towards God or others. But the chastening rod of our Father in heaven is short-lived, and the momentary affliction we receive from His Fatherly hand is for our beneficial training and is beyond all comparison with the eternal weight of glory that awaits us, in Christ.

For those that are called according to His good purpose, God's anger will always turn into His favour. Moment of chastening will always be transformed into a lifetime of grace. Weeping may indeed last for a night but joy comes in the morning. God's anger lasts but for a brief moment but His grace and favour is everlasting.

Some seasons of difficulty and pain we all experience are self-induced through our sinful actions, careless attitude, or foolish indifference, and may need the chastening of the Lord. Some difficult seasons are the result of the actions, attitudes, and indifference of others beyond our control, and may need the comfort of the Lord.

Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning. May we develop an attitude of continuous prayerful praise, for God is faithful to fulfil all His promises to His children.

My Prayer

Heavenly Father, I praise and thank You for Your loving-kindness and long-suffering toward me and all Your children. Thank You that no matter what difficulty and pain I may go through in this life, help me to remember that weeping will be replaced with laughter, and pain with joy. In Jesus' name, AMEN.