Grief Turned to Joy

Good morning Brothers, Happy Sabbath! Praise God for waking you up this morning. God loves you. I love you. Take a moment to call a friend and pray with them. God will hear and answer your prayers. With a loud cry, Jesus breathed his last. The curtain of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom. And when the centurion, who stood there in front of Jesus, saw how he died, he said, Surely this man was the Son of God!(Mark‬ ‭15‬:‭37‬-‭39‬). Let’s sing, Be still, my soul: the Lord is on thy side; Bear patiently the cross of grief or pain; Leave to thy God to order and provide; In every change He faithful will remain. Be still, my soul: thy best, thy heavenly friend Through thorny ways leads to a joyful end. Today’s verse is from John 16:20. Very truly I tell you, you will weep and mourn while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. From Abraham's journey to Israel's exodus, God had always turned grief into joy. It took time. It often involved loss. And it was always wrapped in mystery. But God was faithful. If today feels like that for you—a day of waiting, mourning, or uncertainty-know this: You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. Cling to this promise. It is true because of the One who spoke it and the empty tomb that followed. If you're grieving.. if you're confused... if you're feeling hopeless... if you're waiting for your joy to arrive... you're not alone. Your joy is coming. Hold on with hope, because God is still turning mourning into dancing, sorrow into singing, and grief into joy. Invite someone to join you as you pray. God loves you. Have a blessed day.