14 day plan

Journey Songs (Psalms of Ascent)

Day 6 of 14

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Psalms 126:4-6

4Restore our fortunes, Lord,

like streams in the Negev.

5Those who sow with tears

will reap with songs of joy.

6Those who go out weeping,

carrying seed to sow,

will return with songs of joy,

carrying sheaves with them.

Reflection:  Harvest

Sowing seeds of the gospel is hard work. It can be discouraging. It can be heart-breaking. But your labour is not in vain. Why? Because God will reap a harvest. He does and will continue to save people. He will continue to use you as someone to share the good news of Jesus with those around you. So don’t be discouraged. Don’t despair if you feel like you are sowing in tears. God will bring a harvest. Think of your own life when you trusted in Jesus. What joy that brought. Think about those you know who have come to know Jesus. Praise God! As followers of Jesus, we continue to sow the seeds of the gospel. Don’t be discouraged. Keep on sowing.

Question:  How can you use today to share the good news of Jesus?

Prayer:  Lord of the harvest, you save sinners. I pray that you would do this today for your glory.

Psalms 126:1-6

Psalm 126

A song of ascents.

1When the Lord restored the fortunes of Zion,

we were like those who dreamed.

2Our 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.”

3The Lord has done great things for us,

and we are filled with joy.

4Restore our fortunes, Lord,

like streams in the Negev.

5Those who sow with tears

will reap with songs of joy.

6Those who go out weeping,

carrying seed to sow,

will return with songs of joy,

carrying sheaves with them.