Greetings, The Gatherings, Testimonies and Prayer.

Psalm 126:1-6 (ESV): “When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream. Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, ‘The LORD has done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for us; we are glad. Restore our fortunes, O LORD,
like streams in the Negeb! Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” 

“When the Lord Restored the Fortunes of Zion, We Were Like Those Who Dream.” The word “Restored” = Indicative Mood (what really happened), is past tense. This is Post Exilic Language, this was like the song, “He Has Made Me Glad,” (Sing a few bars). It’s Not “IF” But “When” Child of God. When God “Restored” the Fortunes of Zion. There is “No Hope” in “IF,” There is “No Joy” in “IF.”

Salvation Comes With Restoration. “When the LORD restored the fortunes of Zion, we were like those who dream,” Psalm 126:1 (ESV). Restoration Will Only Be a Dream Until Dominion is Comprehended. Dominion Isn’t Just a Dream, It’s a Destination.

When I got “saved,” I got “set free,”  Delivered with a Dream. What I didn’t realize was when I got “saved,” I got “set up,” Delivered With a Destination. Some Information That I’ve Learned About My Salvation: It Came With Restoration: My Covenant Was Restored, My Blessing Was Restored, My Authority Was Restored, My Dominion Was Restored.

Salvation Comes With Celebration. “Then our mouth was filled with laughter, and our tongue with shouts of joy; then they said among the nations, ‘The LORD has done great things for them.’ The LORD has done great things for US; we are glad,” Psalm 126:2-3 (ESV). When the Lord Saves, the Saints Will Celebrate (Angels, Too). “In the same way, I tell you, there is joy in the presence of angels of God over one sinner who repents,”  Luke 15:10 (NASB). When the Lord Saves the World See and Say: “The Lord has done great things for them,” Psalm 126:2 (ESV). What will they see? We got our joy back; We got our dream back; We got our favor back—–>We Got Our “Shout” Back!

Shout “YES!!!” 

Salvation Comes With Manifestation. “Restore our fortunes, O LORD, like streams in the Negeb! Those who sow in tears shall reap with shouts of joy! He who goes out weeping, bearing the seed for sowing, shall come home with shouts of joy, bringing his sheaves with him.” Psalm 126:4-6 (ESV). The Word “Restore”= Imperative Mood (Command) = Present Tense With Future Implications. “Restore our fortunes” (v. 4). The phrase is used extensively in the Hebrew Bible, particularly in prophetic material to describe the people’s change in life circumstances when God’s wrath is turned away and God’s favor returns. Like Streams in the Desert—Flowing Water Metaphor. Chan-nels For Favor to Flow. Not One Stream—STREAMS! Sowing in Tears and Reaping with Shouts of Joy. Planting Precious Seed in a Drought.

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Rev. Bryan A. Tomes 

Crossroads Community Church 

www.crossroadsconnects.com