Psalm 126
When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dreamed. Our mouths were filled with laughter, our tongues with songs of joy. Then it was said among the nations “The Lord has done great things for them.” The Lord has done great things for us, and we are filled with joy.
Restore our fortunes, Lord, like streams in the Negev. Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.
I love this psalm. Many of us carry dreams in our heart, dreams for the future. And we wonder if those dreams will ever come to pass. Here, the Lord says those who go out weeping, carrying seed in their hand, will return with joy, carrying shaves with them. The Bible says God’s Word is incorruptible seed (1 Peter 1:23). If we carry His Word, His promises, in our hearts we are guaranteed a harvest of joy, a harvest of blessing, a harvest of peace.
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