Psalm 30:1-7 “A Psalm. A Song for the Dedication of the Temple. By David. I will extol you, LORD, for you have raised me up, and have not made my foes to rejoice over me. LORD my God, I cried to you, and you have healed me. LORD, you have brought up my soul from Sheol. You have kept me alive, that I should not go down to the pit. Sing praise to the LORD, you saints of his. Give thanks to his holy name. For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning. As for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.” You, LORD, when you favored me, made my mountain stand strong; but when you hid your face, I was troubled.”

David has a special relationship with God as His chosen king. He has been rescued from Saul and placed on the throne. Facing certain death, he has triumphed! He has also faced God’s anger over his sinfulness, particularly his pride, but it did not negate God’s overall blessing in his life.

What a description of our own lives! When we believe, we are adopted into God’s family. We are His! That doesn’t mean that we won’t face difficulties in our lives, or face God’s displeasure over our sin. We should never presume that God won’t punish us for our sinful behavior, and we should be severely troubled when God hides His face. But we know that our future is secure, and that nothing can keep us from Him. Truly weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning. Hallelujah!

For additional worship: When Morning Gilds the Skies (Calvary Choir)