Mon., 7/1/13 Devotion (Ps. 126:5-6)

Today's encouragement comes from Psalm 126:5 & 6, where we read these words:

"Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy. He who continually goes forth weeping, bearing seed for sowing, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him."

This is a neat promise. Sometimes the burdens of this life seem al-most overwhelming. There is *always* hope, however, for the faithful Christian churchman. Those who love God are not immune to trouble. In fact, it is sure to find them. But what we have, that others do not, is a blessed assurance that our trials will be (and are) redeemed, in Christ.

Are we "sowing in tears" today? Let us not get too discouraged, or dis-appointed. If we belong to Christ, and trust Him alone for our salvation, we will soon be "coming again with rejoicing."

[Puritan quote of the day: "God can pick sense out of a confused pray-er." --Richard Sibbes, in, "The Bruised Reed"]