This Psalm falls into two parts. In the first the psalmist is remembering a time when the Lord had restored the fortunes of Zion. The people were filled with ecstatic joy, they were filled with hope. Joy and laughter was in their mouths.
Other peoples saw what the Lord had done for them and recognised that something had happened in their lives. The Lord had done great things for His people.
Now they seem to be in trouble again, for the psalmist is calling on God to restore their fortunes "like streams in the Negev". The Negev is dry in the summer until it is refreshed by winter rains. While he is calling on the Lord for help, he has hope. For he knows that those who sow in tears will reap in joy. They will return with songs of joy and a harvest.
In our own lives we can go through these seasons. The past times of experiencing the Lord's help should be an encouragement to us in the tough times. Our life has taught us that God takes us through testing times not to destroy us, but to make us stronger.
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