Daily Dose 12-7-18

Psalm 126:5-6 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.

As a Song of Ascents, this scripture may have been discussing physical blessings from a planted harvest. But God never intends for metaphors to have only a physical interpretation. He wants us to dig deeper to find spiritual meaning. When times are tough, it seems tears are our only release. Whether it’s mourning a great loss, anxiety over an anticipated struggle, or the hurt of rejection or loneliness, God understands each tear. Any farmer will tell you the greatest battle for achieving a great crop is the quality of the soil. Whenever we sow our tears (heartaches and concerns) into the rich soil of God’s Word, seeds will sprout to bring plants of peace. As we endure the tough times, through prayer and trust in God, He will bring us through. The result will be a crop of faith. The stalks will be so high others can’t help but see! The produce from the plants will feed your family to feast on the goodness of God. The abundance will be shared with others sowing tears so they will know God is willing to carry them through. A testimony of seeds of faith sown through trials produces a valuable crop for generations to taste the sweetness of God’s loving provision.

Father, I sow the tears of my concerns in the soil of Your Word. I stand before You in faith that You are my sustainer, comforter and loving giver of peace. I love You. Amen