| Good morning everyone, Our theme for this month: “Renewed hope” Our Bible verse for today: “You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord, my God, I will give you thanks forever!” Psalm 30:11-12 (NLT) Our thought for today: “He turns our mourning into dancing” Let’s continue our thinking from yesterday about achieving renewed hope by remembering God’s past faithfulness. In the examples of Job and Joseph we saw that it was only in retrospect that they were able to see what God had been up to as they were going through their trials. But by remembering God’s past faithfulness they were able to endure and persevere through their struggles. The rest of the story, in both of their cases, was that God turned their mourning into dancing, their sorrow into joy. The events themselves were still tragic and painful but in the end, when it was all over and the dust had settled, God came through again. We read that: “Joseph and his brothers and their families continued to live in Egypt. Joseph lived to the age of 110. He lived to see three generations of descendants …” Genesis 50:22-23. And for Job “So, the Lord blessed Job in the second half of his life even more than in the beginning …” Job 42:12. Life can be hard; sometimes it’s painful and even tragic. But as we have learned in previous devotionals in this series, Jesus walks through those times with us providing us strength and courage that we would not have otherwise. Also, nothing happens to us that our sovereign God does not allow – for a reason and for a season. He is there, aware, and in full control. And, He reaches into those difficult situations to bring good things out of it for us. Finally, one way or another, there is a happy ending. That happy ending will very often be in this lifetime but if not, then it will certainly be waiting for us in heaven. Either way, God is faithful and we win. Whatever it is you are going through right now remember who God is, what He is like, and how faithful He has always been in your life. And rest assured that in His way and in His time, your mourning will be turned into dancing, your sorrow will change into joy, and your hope will be renewed. God bless, Pastor Jim (If you like what you’re reading in these daily devotionals, and if you would like more content from Oak Hill Baptist Church, join us on Sundays at 10:00, in-person if you are nearby or, if you are geographically distant or if you just can’t make it, online at www.YouTube.com/@oakhillbaptistcrossville |
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I love this line from your post, “He is there, aware, and in full control.” Amen!
Thank you. I find great comfort in that truth about Him.
I hope things are well for you and your family.
You are welcome. It is very comforting. It is a good reminder that is easy to remember and flows easily.
Things are well, thank you.
Blessings!