ANTICIPATION

One of the thrills of life is the feeling of anticipation.A whole lot of emotions surround this feeling.When I was a young boy,the most earnestly anticipated event was Deepavali.First the buying of new clothes,then the making of "murukku" and other Indian delicacies,and the sending out of Deepavali Cards.Then finally the day arrives,and the whole family all dressed up in our new clothes,and then the arrival of the guests and the endless feasting.The anticipation and the reality.On Deepavali's eve,one can sense the celebrative mood in the very atmosphere.

I think about the thrill of anticipation and what it can do to the human heart.In Psalm 30:5 the Psalmist is sharing with us that while we may be going through a tough time here and now- this weeping,enduring and trying to make sense out of it can be a difficult time for everyone.Is your heart overwhelmed by some sorrow that seems to persist,to endure? The truth is that the weeping cannot endure forever.The darkness may be intense but it must giveway to the first rays of the morning sunrise. So it is with our sorrows.

For those who weep can dwell on hope instead of hopelessness and anticipation instead of sorrow. It may be nightime in our hearts, but just ahead lies the dawn of eternity and with it God's promises-" Behold I make all things new and He will wipe away all tears from their eyes." Now thats a real promise which cannot fail.