Psa 126:5-6 | MHM | STEP | v. 5 : There is a promise for those who are sad: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy . God’s people often cry because of life’s hardships, sometimes even more than others. But their tears are not wasted. Like a farmer who plants seeds in the rain, they do good even while they are sad. Their tears can be prayers, sorrow for sin, or feeling the pain of others in the church. These tears are like precious seeds. The person may be sad to let go, but has hope that God will bring a good result later.

‏ Psalms 126:5-6

v. 5: There is a promise for those who are sad: They that sow in tears shall reap in joy . God’s people often cry because of life’s hardships, sometimes even more than others. But their tears are not wasted. Like a farmer who plants seeds in the rain, they do good even while they are sad. Their tears can be prayers, sorrow for sin, or feeling the pain of others in the church. These tears are like precious seeds. The person may be sad to let go, but has hope that God will bring a good result later.

v. 6: The promise continues: He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him (Psalm 126:6 ^a). Troubles will not last forever. Just as the Jews returned from Babylon with joy, others like Job, Joseph, and David also saw happiness after much suffering. If we are sad because of our sins or the hardships of life, God promises that we will find joy and peace in the end. Those who live by the Spirit, even in a world full of tears, will one day have eternal life—a harvest of true happiness. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted (Matthew 5:4 ^b).