Psalm 126 - God Does Great Things

The author of Psalm 126 is not known; however, it was possibly written to celebrate the exiles' return from captivity, found in Ezra chapter 1.  Knowing that God does great things, reiterates that his power not only releases us from sin's captive hold, but it brings us back to him.

Psalm 126:5,6 - "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy, 6-He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him"

God's ability to restore your life is beyond our understanding.  Think about it - if a forest burned down - it would grow back.  If you broke a bone in your own body - it would heal.  Even grief is not considered a permanent condition.  It can definitely affect you and last for a long time, but in time, it can move away from you and you can heal.  Our tears can be seeds that will grow into a harvest of joy because God is able to bring good out of tragedy.  When burdened by sorrow, know that your times of grief will end and that you will again find joy. 

We must be patient as we wait.  God's great harvest of joy is coming!

Psalm 126 / New International Version

¹ When the Lord brought back the captives to Zion,
    we were like men who dreamed.
² Our mouths were filled with laughter,
    our tongues with songs of joy.
Then it was said among the nations,
    “The Lord has done great things for them.”
³ The Lord has done great things for us,
    and we are filled with joy.

⁴ Restore our fortunes, O LORD
    like streams in the Negev.
⁵ Those who sow with tears
    will reap with songs of joy.
⁶ Those who go out weeping,
    carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
    carrying sheaves with them.