Tis The Season: Pt 1 - Day 3

Reading: Isaiah 61:1-3; 2 Corinthians 5:17

Devotional: Jesus came to trade our heaviness for His joy, our mourning for His oil of gladness, our despair for His garment of praise. This isn't just poetic language—it's the transformative power of the gospel. God doesn't just forgive our past; He redeems it. He takes the broken pieces of our lives and creates something beautiful. That failed relationship, that painful season, that mistake you can't forget—Jesus specializes in turning ashes into beauty. But here's the key: you must make the exchange. An unwrapped gift has never been truly received. Many Christians have been given the gift of joy but never unwrapped it. Today, surrender your heaviness to Him and receive His garment of praise. Let His joy become your strength.

Reflection Question: What "ashes" do you need to trade to Jesus for His beauty today?