For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime! Weeping may last through the night, but joy comes with the morning.
October 17, 2025
When Joy Comes in the Morning
In this verse, David reflects on God’s mercy and restoration. It was written as a song of praise after a season of hardship and near death. David recognizes that while God disciplines His people, His correction is always temporary and His favor enduring. The contrast between weeping and joy captures the rhythm of redemption: darkness never has the final word. God’s love outlasts the night, and His grace always brings light again.
For men today, this truth offers hope in the middle of struggle. Every man faces nights of sorrow, guilt, or loss, but God promises that pain is not permanent. His favor outweighs His correction, and His grace exceeds every failure. The same God who allows hardship also restores joy. When we hold on through the night, trusting His heart even when we cannot see His hand, we find that His mercy meets us in the morning with new strength.
The challenge today is to believe in God’s timing even when it feels delayed. Keep standing when the night feels long, and remember that joy is already on the way. God’s favor is not fragile, and His forgiveness is not fleeting. The morning always comes for the man who refuses to give up on God’s promise.