Weeping may tarry for the night

This morning we start worship with:

Psalm 30:4

Sing praises to the LORD, O you his saints, and give thanks to his holy name.

This was first sung, as the title of the psalm tells us, at the dedication of the temple.  But unlike a “victor’s history”, where only the victories and accomplishments are recorded, this Psalm is about David’s personal fall

Psalm 30:6

As for me, I said in my prosperity,

    “I shall never be moved.”

In his arrogance, the Psalmist fell into the pit of self.  Solely dependent on self, God responded by withdrawing from David as unnecessary.

Psalm 30:7

you hid your face;

    I was dismayed. 

But, David repented and cried out for help.

Psalm 30:10-12

Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me!

    O Lord, be my helper!”

You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;

    you have loosed my sackcloth

    and clothed me with gladness,

that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent.

    O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever! 

It is for that combination of both wise discipline and brief anger, for which the Psalmist is calling out praise.  Let us join him this morning, in that same praise:

Psalm 30:5

For his anger is but for a moment,

    and his favor is for a lifetime.

Weeping may tarry for the night,

    but joy comes with the morning.