Weeping may endure for a night but joy comes in the morning
Good morning brethren, I like to write on the verse “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning” (Psalm 30:5). King David was expressing a deep truth about God’s nature, in this verse he expressed life to be in seasons. For example season of pain, sorrow, and darkness (night). But that God promises that those seasons are temporary. Joy, restoration, and breakthrough will follow (morning). This verse explains comfort and prophecy of hope. A biblical example of one person who went through night and morning seasons was Joseph in Genesis 37-50, he was betrayed by his brothers, sold into slavery, wrongly imprisoned - this was his night season (sorrow) but he was elevated to governor of Egypt, saving nations from famine, reunited with his family - this was his morning season. Joseph’s years of sorrow prepared him for the joy of God’s purpose. Hannah in 1 Samuel 1–2 was another example she was barren, mocked by her rival, and wept bitterly before the Lord - night season (sorrow) but God gave her a son named Samuel, a prophet who changed Israel’s history - morning season (joy). Her sorrowful prayers birthed prophetic joy. And of course, Jesus in John 16 and Luke 24, His crucifixion brought grief, fear, and despair to His disciples - this was night season (sorrow) but Jesus’s resurrection turned mourning into dancing.
The darkest night of the cross gave way to the brightest morning of resurrection - morning season (joy). From these examples we can understand that sorrow is seasonal, not permanent and like night passes into morning, trials have an expiration date. Joy is not just emotional but spiritual and true joy is rooted in God’s presence (Psalm 16:11). From this verse we understand that night equips people for their morning and trials refine character, strengthen faith, and prepare us for greater blessings. Therefore as a believer we are to hold on to faith in the night seasons and not to give up before the morning comes. Isaiah 61:3 says – “He will give them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness Therefore learn to pray like Hannah, trust like Joseph, and wait like the disciples. Revelation 21:4 says – “God shall wipe away all tears… neither sorrow… for the former things are passed away.” Furthermore scripture remind us that no storm, valley, or night is forever . “…..Your sorrow shall be turned into joy” (John 16:20). ”
In conclusion, sorrow may seem overwhelming, please be patient and encouraged that it is only temporary because God has already appointed a morning of joy. Service is for 10.30am and workers meeting is for 10am. God’s blessings - Mike