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| Ancession Day, 14 May 2026, MBSB Catholic Church, Kota Wisata |
TODAY’S GOD’S WORD REFLECTION: SORROW THAT TURNS INTO JOY
Friday, May 15, 2026
📖 Today’s Readings: Acts 18:9–18 | Psalm 47 | John 16:20–23a
“You will grieve, but your grief will turn into joy.” (John 16:20)
Jesus never said that the lives of His disciples would always be easy. There would be tears, rejection, struggles, and even fear. Yet the Lord gave an extraordinary promise: sorrow would not be the end. God is able to transform sorrow into joy.
This promise was clearly seen in the life of Paul in Corinth. In the midst of challenges and pressure, the Lord said to him: “Do not be afraid; keep on speaking.” Paul eventually stayed in Corinth for one year and six months, teaching and building the community of believers. God knew that many of His people were still in that city.
Today’s Psalm completes this message with a picture of God’s victory: “God has gone up with a shout.” The Lord still reigns and remains in control of all things. Therefore Paul did not give up, the disciples did not lose hope, and we too are called to remain faithful in the process of life.
Sometimes we go through difficult seasons in our service, work, ministry, or personal struggles. But today’s Word reminds us: do not stop in sorrow, because God is still working. Keep believing, keep moving forward, and remain faithful, for with God there is always hope and new joy in His perfect time.
Prayer:
Lord Jesus, strengthen us when we face the struggles of life. Teach us to keep trusting and never give up, because You are able to transform sorrow into joy, and make our joy complete in You. Amen.
God bless us all ❤️
Manuntun Sitinjak


