God's Great Harvest of Joy

Psalm 126

1 When the LORD brought back the captives to Zion,
we were like men who dreamed.

2 Our 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."

3 The LORD has done great things for us,
and we are filled with joy.

4 Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like streams in the Negev.

5 Those who sow in tears
will reap with songs of joy.

6 He who goes out weeping,
carrying seed to sow,
will return with songs of joy,
carrying sheaves with him.

Bee's Thoughts:

Serving my God is meaningful and can be fun too. Yes, "Those who sow in tears will reap with songs of joy. He who goes out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with him." (v5, 6)

I have experienced the joy of servicing the Lord, e.g. all the Charity Mission Trips I went to had been filled with lots of fun even though tiring. Each time after we had completed our missions, we would do some light shopping and go for some massaging for our aching bodies on our way home. Another example is the fun we had during our choir practices for the "Celebrate Christmas in Singapore" event last year. Not only did we feel happy during our services to God as we labour together, when we saw the "harvest" we had reaped, we rejoice in the Lord even more.

Dear Lord,
Thank You for the privilege of servicing You. Thank You that serving You can be fun too as I focus on doing Your will rather than on the work itself. I pray that I will continue to have the energy to serve You all my life. Renew my spirit when I feel weary in serving You at times. Let me serve You my fellow Christians in unity of heart and spirit always.
In Jesus' name I pray. Amen.