Psalm 30

January 25, 2016 Monday Message:

“You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing.” Psalm 30:11a

God doesn’t hold a grudge. If we sin, but then confess our shortcomings, Jesus is our path to forgiveness, and our account with God shows a zero balance.

Again and again in Psalm 30, David writes about this radical transformation – of individuals, and their life-situations. “I cried to You for help, and You restored my health.” “You brought me up from the grave.” “You kept me from falling into the pit of death.” “God’s anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime!”

It’s important for us to recognize that this pattern of love, forgiveness and restoration is the norm for our God. We can count on God behaving in this way - a “God-trend.”

Interestingly, David wanted this Psalm used in the dedication of a palace, probably THE Temple, which didn’t exist yet.

“Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.” Psalm 30:5b

Norton Lawellin

Jesus in the City Fellowship (JICF) meets at 10 am every Sunday in the North end (gym) of the Oliver Ministry Building, 2647 Bloomington Ave., Minneapolis. This Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016, it’s Pastor Retha – Evangelism pt. 2, Luke 14:15-24 & 15:3-7.