"Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy" Psalm 126:5The important ingredient is faith, without which it is impossible to please God. To have faith that God is faithful. In the days, months and years of choosing to trust that God will fulfil His promises to us is tough. It is a choice where we say, or sometimes just whisper, "Even though I can't see it, you have said it, you ARE good, so I'm going to wait expectantly for you to come through".
Now don't get me wrong. This isn't something that I find easy. Far from it! I have many times when my natural eyes and circumstances scream louder that nothing is going to change. It doesn't look like it will ever change and I stay there for a bit. I have not got this one sorted. However, I don't stay there. I take my frustrations to the Father and He is so kind and merciful. He is not uncaring and dismissive. After a while, (sometimes it's a bit longer than is helpful!) I am able to come back to the place of faith.
How? Sometimes it's choosing to worship. Sometimes it's choosing to give thanks. At other times I read a blog from a Christian writer. It can be through sharing my pain with a close friend, but I do come back to a place of faith. I remember who God is, and not focus on my circumstances.
The verse I quoted earlier is from Psalm 126, which is a Psalm of Ascent. These were said by the people as they travelled up to Jerusalem to celebrate one of the Jewish Festivals. It is also believed that Priests recounted these Psalms as they climbed the steps to the Temple.
This Psalm celebrates God's faithfulness to His people, how He restored their land and their position of God's chosen people. After years of slavery, exile and living under the rule of ungodly leaders their song was to give thanks and praise for God's faithfulness. To honour Him for His provision and a was a testament to His character.
Those who choose to sew, even though it is costly, will reap an abundance from Him.
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