This song is full of life contrasts in the life of King David. It is a song for God’s people and for the church because he invites the saints to join him in celebrating the holy name and work of the Lord.
For his anger is but for a moment, and his favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may tarry for the night, but joy comes with the morning. As for me, I said in my prosperity, “I shall never be moved.” By your favor, O Lord, you made my mountain stand strong; you hid your face; I was dismayed.
III. GOD WILL HEAR YOUR PRAYERS
Psalm 30:8–10 ESV
To you, O Lord, I cry, and to the Lord I plead for mercy: “What profit is there in my death, if I go down to the pit? Will the dust praise you? Will it tell of your faithfulness? Hear, O Lord, and be merciful to me! O Lord, be my helper!”
IV. GOD WILL GIVE YOU JOY
Psalm 30:11–12 ESV
You have turned for me my mourning into dancing; you have loosed my sackcloth and clothed me with gladness, that my glory may sing your praise and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give thanks to you forever!
