Psalm 126:3-6
The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad.
Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb!
Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy!
He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing,
shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.
"Labour is light to a man of cheerful spirit; and success waits upon cheerfulness. The man who toils, rejoicing in his God, believing with all his heart, has success guaranteed. He who sows in hope shall reap in joy." -- Charles Haddon Spurgeon, Morning and Evening
Christianity is founded upon the hope of resurrection. It is the crux, so to speak, of the matter. In order for something to spring up in resurrection joy, it must first be sown to death in hope. The one who dies to himself receives himself back and all things along with it. The one who lays down his life in resurrection faith and hope will receive back joy in 30, 60 and 100 fold abundance.
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