September 29
Today’s Verse
Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto 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. (KJV)
Today’s Verse
Isaiah 61:3
To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto 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. (KJV)
to console the mourners in Zion— to give them a crown of beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, and a garment of praise for a spirit of despair. So they will be called oaks of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that He may be glorified. (BSB)
to provide for those who mourn in Zion, to give to them a garland for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness, that they may be called trees of righteousness, the planting of Yahweh, that he may be glorified. (WEB)
to strengthen those who mourn in Zion, by giving them a turban, instead of ashes, oil symbolizing joy, instead of mourning, a garment symbolizing praise, instead of discouragement. They will be called oaks of righteousness, trees planted by the Lord to reveal his splendor. (NET)
KJV - King James Version, BSB - Berean Study Bible, WEB - World English Bible, NET - New English Translation
Today’s Quote
A believer is happiest when their heart is free from worldly weights.
— Thomas Watson
Spurgeon’s Daily Help
God's deep love for His servants makes Him care about their inner feelings. He wants them to be courageous. Some might think it's not a big deal for a believer to struggle with doubts and fears, but God doesn't see it that way. Our Master doesn’t take our unbelief lightly. He doesn't like to see us sad.
In the court of King Ahasuerus, no one was allowed to come in mourning clothes. This isn’t the law of the King of Kings—we can come to Him as we are, even in mourning. But still, He would prefer us to take off our sadness and put on the garment of praise because there is much to rejoice about.
Public domain content from Daily Help by Charles Spurgeon.
The Spurgeon Birthday Book
September 29
Plants that are confined in small pots become weak and stunted, and the same thing happens to people whose hearts are tied down by their wealth. Just as a traveler struggles to move when his feet are stuck in the mud, so do people find it hard to progress
spiritually when they are weighed down by their riches. Blessed is the person who possesses wealth but isn’t possessed by it, who uses it wisely and seasons it with God’s Word and prayer.
Public domain content from The Spurgeon Birthday Book by Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s Quote
Joy in God is a divine state; sorrow is fleeting, but joy in Him is eternal.
— Charles Spurgeon
Ein Karem, Jerusalem, Israel
Daily Devotionals
September 29