Beauty for ashes !!! [January 17, 2025]

January 17, 2025

By Evangeline Unity Esaaba Folson
( AKA Aunty Evangeline)
January 17, 2025

Beauty for ashes !!!
Isaiah 61:3-4
To all who mourn in Israel, He will give a crown of beauty for ashes, a joyous blessing instead of mourning, festive praise instead of despair . In their righteousness, they will be like great oaks that hi the Lord has planted for His own glory

“Beauty for ashes” is a word of encouragement for those who do not seem to see or experience what they request for in prayer

It means, hang in there, take courage, I am
working on your case

Beauty for ashes does not necessarily refer to your physical appearance. It refers predominantly to the glory and blessings of the Lord which brings festive praise ( great joy) and breakthroughs as stated in the verse above

A song writer wrote

The storm is over
The storm is over now
And I can see the sunshine….

The storm or challenge may not be over but the song is a confession of faith that will lead you to victory

Romans 8:28
And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose

This verse from the new testament, reaffirms the explanation given above

Whatever, you encounter good or bad can be turned around to victory if only you put your trust in God

Accept the gift of salvation today ( Romans 10:9-10) and live a victorious life
God be with you

How can I apply the word to my life?

1. Pray for grace and strength to obey God’s commands always.

Song for meditation

Let this song be your confession and prayer

The storm is over
( The storm is over now)
And I can see the sunshine
( Somewhere beyond the clouds)
I feel heaven, yeah
(Heaven is over me)
Come on and set me free

French version

La catastrophe n’exite pas
Et je peux voir le Soleil
Je vois le soliel
Et je vois le ciel
Je voir le ciel
Je suis libre
Amen