WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14

READ: “You turned my wailing into dancing; you removed my sackcloth and clothed me with joy, that my heart may sing your praises and not be silent. Lord my God, I will praise you forever.” Psalm 30:11-12

REFLECT: When King David wrote these words they were for the dedication of the Temple. Something that David had longed to be part of. Something he wasn’t sure he’d get to see. He closes this hymn with a great summary of God’s work in his life. God turned David’s wailing – such a powerful word – into dancing. God replaced David’s mourning with joy.

God is the only one who can do this for you. He may use other people to encourage you along the way and help you, but God is the only one who can turn wailing into dancing and mourning into joy.

And just like the first Christmas, joy comes with an assignment – share it! David says the joy is so great, he will not be silent.

Look for opportunities to share the joy of Jesus with others today. Where you find yourself wailing and mourning, ask God to give you dancing and joy today.