With every trial we experience as Christians, we find that the silver lining of God’s grace is evident, working throughout our struggle. And this is ESPECIALLY TRUE in a crisis like the one we’re all experiencing with the Coronavirus.
Psalm 30:1-5 LB
“I will praise you, Lord, for you have saved me from my enemies. You refuse to let them triumph over me. 2 O Lord my God, I pleaded with you, and you gave me my health again. 3 You brought me back from the brink of the grave, from death itself, and here I am alive! 4 Oh, sing to him you saints of his; give thanks to his holy name. 5 His anger lasts a moment; his favor lasts for life! Weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morning!”
What we see here in David’s words is the silver lining of God’s grace working throughout his trial, weaving a testimony that reaches down through the ages to touch millions with hope.
I. Weeping may endure for a night
II. But joy comes in the morning
The Hebrew word for “joy” here means “a ringing cry, or a joyful shout.”
He said our trials can be “like a woman suffering the pains of labor. When her child is born, her anguish gives way to joy because she has brought a new baby into the world” (John 16:21 NLT).
“Be of good cheer! Do not be afraid!” (Mark 6:50 NKJV)
III. God’s grace has woven a silver lining
“To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent.” (Psalm 30:12 NKJV)
Notice those words “to the end.” It means, “for the purpose.”
He will deliver, He will provide, He will strengthen us, and He is preparing a testimony in your own life!