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.
David had flatted himself too confidently in his prosperity, and security bred carelessness that God rightly chastised. When Absalom's rebellion was crushed and David returned to his throne, he dedicated his house with thanksgiving, confessing both his former false confidence and God's faithful discipline toward him.
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Commenting on Psalm 30:1-12
God's anger toward His children is but a moment, He puts up His rod as soon as its work is done, yet His favor is life itself. When He frowns we wither like flowers; His smile revives us as dew refreshes the field. Weeping endures for a night, but joy comes in the morning when the Sun of Righteousness appears.
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When we enter a house, we should dedicate it to God as a little sanctuary, committing ourselves and our families to His guidance and care, resolving to put away iniquity and serve Him in both family worship and gospel obedience. Our dwellings belong to Him first.
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Commenting on Psalm 30:1-5