January 16, 2025
Beloved children of God in Christ, I greet and bless you all in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. I am delighted to meet you on this day, January 16th, through this daily auspicious message. May God bless you. Today, what is the auspicious word for us? Psalm 126:5 says, “Those who sow in tears shall reap in joy.”
To sow in tears means investing ourselves even when it’s painful. It’s natural to ask, “I’m putting in so much; will there be a return?” We might worry about our children studying abroad—will they find jobs, will they get visas? We invest in their education, even taking out loans; will they be able to pay them back?
Children of God, it’s common to fear such things. But God assures us that if we sow in tears, He will help us reap in joy. Have faith when you invest in your children’s education; do not calculate every expense. Encourage them to study well. For those in business, invest not only money but also your time, talents, and skills—your whole mind. Only when you truly invest will you reap joyfully.
Another verse states, “Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before unknown men.” Those reading this message, not one of you will stand before unknown men. You will stand before kings. To achieve this, you must work actively and diligently, investing love into your business, work, or ministry. Only then will you reap joyfully.
You may have faced losses in the past and stand now with little. But with prayer, ask the Lord for another chance in your business, ministry, or work. Acknowledge past mistakes and seek forgiveness, for God will help you reap in joy this time. I pray that God will guide you to no longer be borrowers, but generous givers. The Lord will bless you abundantly.
Testimony:
From Sister Gladius Inayam, “My name is Gladius. My son left his college studies midway, joined bad friends, and fell into sinful habits. When I urged him to study, he said he couldn’t. In my sorrow, I visited the Nagercoil prayer center and asked for prayers for my son. The prayer warriors prayed earnestly. By God’s grace, he studied QAQC (Quality Assurance and Quality Control) in Chennai, paying 1.5 lakh in fees. He had to write five exams in a single day, and he scored high marks, becoming victorious. I thank the Lord for this miracle. My son, who was lost and stubborn, was brought to God’s refuge and experienced a change of mind. Now he has successfully completed his studies, and God has helped him through it. He will do the same for you.”
Prayer:
Loving Lord, we thank You. In the name of Jesus, I bless my children. For those who have sown in tears and have not seen a harvest, grant them a bountiful return. If inattentiveness or carelessness has led to loss, forgive them and let them return home reaping joyfully. Whether in small or large businesses, or domestic or foreign jobs, grant them a great harvest and abundance. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
