what is meant by the proverb, "The darkest hour of the night come just before the dawn"?

Answer 1

It means that just when problems (darkness) seem the most hopeless, the solution (dawn) is almost there.

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Answer 2

If you are a small animal, say a mouse, and you have been out foraging all night, and just before you go into your den as dawn is coming, a Barn Owl has been observing you. This is the most dangerous part of the night - you have essentially survived the night, but bad luck is about to strike.

Answer 3

This refers to a special form of grace provided by God at the moment that it is needed the most.. If we reach a point when all seems lost we are able to accept a new path for our lives. In my personal experience I was devastated to see that all of the decisions that I had made and thought were good decisions led to nearly total destruction for me and my family. There a good deal written by Saints of their experiences with "The Dark Night of the Soul" (Saint John of the Cross). The spiritual reason for this is that frequently one needs to devote time during “the dark night” to do the necessary introspective soul searching that brings forth the magnificent brilliant light that will illuminate one's future path. I like Saint Teresa's analogy to the silk worm spinning its own cocoon and in order to emerge as a butterfly. This experience was so transforming that I celebrate each anniversary as a very personal Holiday shared only by God and me. Totally wonderfully indescribable transforming grace and in that moment you are certain that you have been in the presence of God.