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Truths observed at the intersection of faith and life by Crosswalk.com editors [Crosswalk.com Logo]( Crosswalk: The Devotional [Devotionals]( [Newsletters]( [e-Cards]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( Why Jesus Came: He Is Greater Than the Ashes
By Debbie McDaniel âThe Spirit of the Sovereign Lord is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives, and release from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the Lordâs favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion â to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.â [Isaiah 61:1-3]( Throughout the [Bible]( and ancient practices, ashes have often been the symbol of deep repentance and grief. As the days of Lent are acknowledged each year, we see all around us the visual reminders of ashes on foreheads, and are reminded of this one Truth, ââ¦for dust you are and to dust you will return." [Genesis 3:19]( Not exactly a nice thought to get your day going. But the reality of it all sinks in deep. Because, as many of us know, life is not always âhappy.â Sometimes, itâs difficult. We feel pain, loneliness, even deep grief and despair. You may understand if⦠- Youâve ever lost a loved one or had to say good-bye too soon, left to journey through dark days of grief, wondering if youâd ever be able to carry on without them at your side⦠- Youâve ever received a hard diagnosis, faced the fear of the unknown, and felt the effects of disease and pain⦠- Youâve ever set at the bedside of a dying friend, and held a hand that once was strong, whose life had been cut short from the ravages of cancer⦠- Youâve ever been to a funeral for a sweet baby, or a precious child, and watched endless tears flow from hurting souls of a Mama and Daddyâ¦. - Youâve ever been deeply wounded, betrayed, abused, or mistreated⦠Itâs true, life is not always easy. It deals harshly sometimes, it seems unfair, and we may wonder where God is, or why He didnât stop that difficult event or illness from happening. Job was there too. This righteous man who loved and honored God. Yet he lost everything. It crumbled around him, all he held dear. And he knew without God, he was nothing. And we find him in the beginning of the book of Job, ââ¦he sat in the ashes.â [Job 2:8]( Daniel was there. He and the people had suffered under captivity, he prayed to God on behalf of his people, that God would have mercy. He repented, and confessed his own sin, his deep need for Him. He knew where true strength and help came from, âThen I turned my face to the Lord God, seeking him by prayer and pleas for mercy with fasting and sackcloth and ashes.â [Daniel 9:3]( [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You May Also Like: [10 Reasons You Should Believe in Heaven]( Joe McKeever There are solid reasons for reasonable people to believe in the concept of a Heavenly home after this earthly life. [CONTINUE READING →]( [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [Should Christian Women Wear Yoga Pants?]( Kathryn Graves Can an item of clothing be considered sinful? Is it legalistic to tell a woman what she can or cannot wear? [CONTINUE READING →]( [Crosswalk.com Logo]( [Read about Salem Web Network]( | [Unsubscribe From This Email](
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