For I will turn their mourning into joy

For many us, in order for spring to come, we must endure and persevere the harsh winter. The Joy of the Lord is borne through sorrows and tribulations. Hold your ground by holding your lips. Through the death of your flesh, many will be led to Life.

The Jewish day started at 6 PM which began in the evening. Their day began through the darkness but came the Light. We are born into sin living in darkness and the hope is to come into the Light which is HIM.

Acts 14:22 (AMP) Establishing and strengthening the souls and the hearts of the disciples, urging and warning and encouraging them to stand firm in the faith, and [telling them] that it is through many hardships and tribulations we must enter the kingdom of God.

Winter is needed for life to come in the spring. In many parts of the world, a hard cold freeze is required for the land to become fertile and ready for farming. The hard cold destroys the bacteria and the undesirable in the soil. It brings water as the snow will begin to melt. The water will feed the ground readying for new beginnings. The flowers begin to bloom.

For those who Love HIM, all things work together according to His purpose even when it is painful and cold. Even when the winters are harsh and bitter, it is to purge us from the undesirable so the soil which is you is to be ready so that you may bear good fruit and fulfill the purpose He has called you to do. He has saved you by His Grace to do good works! It is to bear His fruit!

Ephesians 2:10 (AMP) For we are God’s [own] handiwork (His workmanship), [a]recreated in Christ Jesus, [born anew] that we may do those good works which God predestined (planned beforehand) for us [taking paths which He prepared ahead of time], that we should walk in them [living the good life which He prearranged and made ready for us to live].

And from the severe winter, the hope is that one has been humbled knowing one must take cover from the harsh winter into the warmth of Shelter and Fire. Let the Shelter and Fire you seek be HIS Spirit and Fire. For He is a Spirit of Fire!

Yes, you must go through the night to reach the day. You must go through winter to reach spring. But hold on and hold your ground. Do not give up! If you persevere, He will turn your mourning into Joy. For Joy is borne through sorrows and tribulations.

Psalm 30:11 (AMP) You have turned my mourning into dancing for me; You have put off my sackcloth and girded me with gladness,

Jeremiah 31:13 (AMP) Then will the maidens rejoice in the dance, and the young men and old together. For I will turn their mourning into joy and will comfort them and make them rejoice after their sorrow.

Fire of God Ministries
Steve Yong Kim