Psalm 84:5-6 (NLT) 5 “What joy for those whose strength comes from the Lord, who have set their minds on a pilgrimage to Jerusalem. 6 When they walk through the Valley of Weeping, it will become a place of refreshing springs. The autumn rains will clothe it with blessings.”
The Valley of Baca is mentioned in Psalm 84 which was composed by David. He likely wrote this specific psalm when he was exiled from Jerusalem. This psalm describes the blessedness of relying on God for strength and joy during hardship. It also tells of the longing to be with God one day in His Sanctuary and the blessings that are there.
The Hebrew word “baca” is related to bakah, which means “to weep” also translated as “valley of Baca” or “valley of tears.” Elsewhere “baka” is translated “mulberry tree”
2 Samuel 5:23 (NKJV) “Therefore David inquired of the Lord, and He said, “You shall not go up; circle around behind them and come upon them in front of the mulberry trees.”
A mulberry tree is known as a weeping tree, but also one that brings forth mulberries, a delicious fruit.
David wrote this as an encouragement to those who are going through a valley, or low point, in their lives.
Psalm 84:11 (NLT) “For the Lord God is our sun and our shield. He gives us grace and glory. The Lord will withhold no good thing from those who do what is right.”
We can receive comfort and be a blessing even during sad experiences of life. In our darkest hours, God turns the “valley of tears” into a well of blessing.
Psalm 30:11-12 (NLT) “You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You have taken away my clothes of mourning and clothed me with joy, 12 that I might sing praises to you and not be silent. O Lord my God, I will give you thanks forever”
Psalm 126:1-2 (NKJV) “When the Lord brought back the captivity of Zion, We were like those who dream. 2 Then our mouth was filled with laughter, And our tongue with singing. Then they said among the nations, “The Lord has done great things for them.”
Isaiah 35:1 (NKJV) “The wilderness and the wasteland shall be glad for them, And the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose; 2 It shall blossom abundantly and rejoice, Even with joy and singing. 3 Strengthen the weak hands, and make firm the feeble knees. 4 Say to those who are fearful-hearted,“Be strong, do not fear! Behold, your God will come with vengeance, With the recompense of God; He will come and save you.”6 Then the lame shall leap like a deer, And the tongue of the dumb sing. For waters shall burst forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert.”
Have a joyful day.