ISAIAH 61:3
“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give them
beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the
spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the
planting of the Lord, that He might be glorified”.
Ashes
are simple powders that remain after things have been burnt. It is what remains
after something substantial has been totally burnt off, leaving nothing to
itself, you can’t even hold it, it has no substance to hold up.
Is
there hope again for anyone if something precious has been destroyed or
damaged? If the fire of hell razed down the glory of a life, what else could be
done?
If
you have been robbed emotionally, virginity taken away from you forcefully or
by exploitation… did someone who professed 300% love for you get you pregnant
and then treated you like thrash and could care less if you survive his
recommended abortion? Have all the loved ones in your life been snuffed off by
death …father, mother, siblings… leaving you all alone??? Fear not! Over and
again, fear not! Why? God has made a provision of BEAUTY for ASHES.
Not
just restoration, but with decorations of glory and beauty. See Ruth 1-4 (yes,
read the four chapters!). A young widow followed her mother-in-law into a
future that looks bleak, but because God was involved, she took the divine
package of BEAUTY for her ASHES. You don’t have to mourn in ashes, you don’t
have to conclude the end is here, you don’t have to die where you have fallen,
get up! God has a plan to redeem you, see it in Isaiah 35:1-7.
How
to come about this turn around? Take these simple steps… Ruth took them; Rahab
took them and guess what? They were changed for the better.
1. Don’t run from God. Run to HIM.
Matthew
11:28-29
“Come unto me, all ye that labour and are
heavy laden and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me;
for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
God will NEVER cast you away! See John
6:37 “All
that the Father giveth me shall come to me and he that cometh to me will I in
no wise cast out”
2. Don’t hide in
shame, confide in the anointed that is righteous and raised by God to help you.
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3. Feed on the
diet of redemption from God’s word. Meditate on God’s word about you (Jer
18:1-6, Eph 1:3, John 8:1-11, Isa 60:15-19)
4. Detach from the
relationships of your ‘woes’. If you were sexually abused, emotionally wasted,
assaulted, financially exploited or whatever the case may be, separate
yourself, yes you can! (II Cor 14:17). Don’t camp with your oppressor, he will
terminate your life, flee from him.
5. Begin a sweet
fellowship with the Holy Spirit, worship God, pray in the spirit, wait on God
and catch a glimpse of the future God has for you (Jer 29:11).
6. Don’t forsake
the assembly of the saints (Heb 10:25). Hang around Christian folks, I pray God
will give you Godly friends in Jesus’ name. stay in church, get involved, don’t
stand afar off… let God find you in His presence-public and private.
It is time to
come out of shame and flourish in glory, things can be good again! YOUR DESTINY
IS STILL POSSIBLE! Jesus is Lord.
Culled from the
Anointed Daughters of Destiny Outreach monthly publication, an outreach arm of the Dream Centre of the
Life Oasis Int’l Church.
The Dream Centre ...committed to helping men realize their God-given dreams in life
God bless you in Jesus’
name.
Good job!!!
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