March 17
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
Christ turns earthly blessings into heavenly treasures; without Him, they are empty shadows.
— Thomas Watson
Spurgeon’s Daily Help
Poor sinner, take heart! Remember, God knows exactly where you are, even when we don’t. If you’re in the deepest pit in the forest, His all-seeing eye can still see you. And in one of those blessed moments of salvation—at just the right time—He will send a promise so sweet that all your chains will break
off in an instant—your night will turn to day, your dawn will begin; and He will give you the oil of joy instead of mourning and the garment of praise instead of a spirit of heaviness. Believe now, and you’ll be comforted now, because the time to have faith is the time to be comforted.
Public domain content from Daily Help by Charles Spurgeon.
The Spurgeon Birthday Book
March 17
Earthly blessings without Christ are like numbers without a digit in front; they amount to nothing. But when Jesus is in the mix, they become valuable. Earthly blessings without Christ are like unripe fruit, but when Christ shines on them, they become
sweet and satisfying. Earthly blessings without Christ are like a landscape without the sun, but when Jesus lights them up, they become beautiful tokens of divine love. Truly, "Christ is all and in all."
Public domain content from The Spurgeon Birthday Book by Charles Spurgeon
Spurgeon’s Quote
Earthly gifts shine brightest when Christ’s presence fills them with eternal value.
— Charles Spurgeon
Israel
Daily Devotionals
March 17