December 1, 2024

December 1:  An Eternity of Bliss.

God Can Always Turn Sorrow Into Joy.
For His anger is but a moment, his favor is for life; weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.--Psalm 30:5, NKJV

IT IS EVER GOD'S PURPOSE to bring light out of darkness, joy out of sorrow, and rest out of weariness for the waiting, longing soul.--Testimonies for the Church, vol. 5, 215.

In the time of the end the people of God will sigh and cry for the abominations done in the land.  With tears they will warn the wicked of their danger in trampling upon the divine law, and with unutterable sorrow they will humble themselves before the Lord in penitence.  The wicked will mock their sorrow and ridicule their solemn appeals.  But the anguish and humiliation of God's people is unmistakable evidence that they are regaining the strength and nobility of character lost in consequence of sin....
...They have registered the wiles of the deceiver; they have not been turned from their loyalty by the dragon's roar.  Now they are eternally secure from the tempter's devices....

...Christ is revealed as the Redeemer and Deliverer of His people.  Now indeed are the remnant "men wondered at," as the tears and humiliation of their pilgrimage give place to joy and honor in the presence of God and the Lamb.--Prophet and Kings, 590-592.

                                             Hear, O Lord, and have mercy on me;
                                                          Lord, be my helper!
                                    You have turned for me my mourning into dancing;
                                You have put off my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness,
                              To the end that my glory may sing praise to You and not be silent.
                                        O Lord my God, I will give thanks to You forever.
                              
                                                                     --Psalm 30:10=12, NKJV