Rise From the Ashes: Embracing God’s Restoration and Double Honour

Read: Isaiah 61:1–7 

Meditation Verse: 

“To console those who 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 may be called trees of  righteousness, the planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”— Isaiah 61:3 

“Beauty for ashes” is one of Scripture’s most powerful images of restoration. It speaks of a  comeback after devastation, of receiving goodness where pain once lived, of rising again  when life has pressed you down. For many individuals and families, this year has felt like a  season of hard pressing. But today, God’s unfailing promise reaches out to you with comfort  and hope. If you have been held in a place of mourning, shame, despair, guilt, loss, or any  personal “ashes,” hear the Father’s invitation: Rise in faith. Take back what the enemy has  stolen. Begin to rebuild. 

Wherever life has challenged you, you do not have to remain seated in desolation. Get up  and rebuild the old ruins—whatever they represent: your health, your marriage, your  finances, your family, your purpose, or even your confidence. God is calling you to partner  with Him in restoring what has been broken. 

And as you rise, God’s promises begin to unfold: 

You shall be called a servant of the Lord. 

You shall eat the riches of the Gentiles. 

Instead of shame, double honour shall be yours. 

Instead of confusion, you shall rejoice in your portion. 

In your land, you shall possess double, and everlasting joy will be your portion. 

God has already anointed you with the oil of joy and wrapped you with a garment of praise.  His anointing breaks yokes, restores order, brings deliverance, and empowers new  beginnings. He has done His part—now rise to do yours. Your rebuilding is not just for  you; generations are counting on you. 

There is a well of endless possibilities waiting for you on the other side of obedience.  Remove every chain—fear, guilt, despair, self-condemnation, or anything that holds you  back. Shake off the ashes and take one step of faith, no matter how small. 

God is able to clothe you with new splendour. He can jumpstart your life again. And He  will—if you ask Him. 

Prayer: 

Lord, I rise today in faith. Restore me, renew me, and give me beauty for every ash in my  life. Strengthen me to rebuild what has been broken, and let Your double honour rest upon  me. Amen.

 

IN HIS PRESENCE is written by Oke Chinye.
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