In our theme scripture, our Lord Jesus made a profound statement commending those that mourn. What is this mourning? This is not talking about mourning the dead. It's a spiritual communication. Mourning is the passionate prayer with deep convictions of heart. You see that in the language of the prophets. The Bible says the sacrifice of God is humble and broken spirit and God does not despise (Psalm 51:17). In Psalm 119:136, the Psalmist said, "tears run down my eyes because they keep not your law". He mourned in tears while praying for those who did not keep God's laws. This is the way you pray for the lost and wayward. When a Christian lacks commitment, this is the way you pray for them. Prophet Joel called on the priests, "Put on sackcloth, you priests, and mourn; wail, you who minister before the altar. Come, spend the night in sackcloth, you who minister before my God; for the grain offerings and drink offerings are withheld from the house of your God". The Lord Jesus also prayed with tears and loud crying (Hebrews 5:7).

This is what is referred to mourning in our theme scripture. In such a prayer, God's power manifest marvelously and His answers comforts you and dries your tears. That is why He says, "they shall be comforted" after mourning. This is God's consolation in the answers for such prayers. There are situations that demand such kind of a prayer. It involves your heart and your emotions join in course. At that moment you cry, sob and sometime uncontrollably, but don't stop until your heart is lighter. Sometimes from tears, God fills you with laughter.

These are all signs of victory. And when you see the answers, either perceived through special inward joy or physical manifestation, your heart is filled with consolation from the Lord.