"Those who sow in tears, will reap with songs of joy.
He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him" Psalm 126:5-6 NIV
I love discovering promises in the Bible that appear contrarian. God seems to relish offering a great exchange in return for a little act of faith in Him.
Almost all these promises are challenging to wrap our minds around, because they demand faith and corresponding action from us. But Oh, when you believe and they come to pass, what excitement at His power to turn bleak situations around!
The act of sowing in an abundant time is an act of faith. It is parting with precious seed that could be consumed. God is honored, because we are demonstrating trust in His ways.
In the verse from Psalm 126, He promises that those who sow seed in tears will reap a joyful harvest.
When, in our pain, we still choose to trust, and the seed we sow is buried in tears, then our return is even greater! It elicited greater faith in His power to redeem—and that is commendable in His sight.
Handing over, in faith, our failures, losses and even broken dreams, allows Him to work the sort of beauty, which only He can accomplish—beauty from ashes.
Both the sculpture and the poem were inspired by Psalm 126:5-6
"A Secret"
I stumbled on a secret rare
When so confused and full of care
Calmed a soft Eternal voice
Silencing the endless noise
Startled, I had to ponder
So strange I had to wonder
Sow in tears to reap with joy?
"Sow what?"was my helpless cry
Sorrow, pain and many tears,
Restless worry, hopeless fears
Hardly worthy seed to sow
I had to try if I must know.
My sorry seed He received
Such rich treasure, He decreed
Lord of the Harvest, I did not see
That in my sowing, I could be free.
Many blossoms, bright and bold
Treasure more dear than fine gold
To truly trust Him, a secret rare
This harvest then I gladly share
Do sow in tears, and you will reap
With songs of joy, such peace to keep
© 2007 Sara Joseph
If you've never considered the power of sowing God's word in your life, May I suggest a resource that will help you? The Power of the Seed: An Adult Coloring Devotional Journal.
It is a creative journal to linger and meditate on Bible truths while coloring hand drawn illustrations of unusual and familiar seeds.
Comments