Isaiah 61:1-3
(NIV)
1 The Spirit of the Sovereign
LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has
sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release
from darkness for the prisoners,
2 to proclaim the year of the LORD's
favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn,
3 and provide for those who grieve in
Zion to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of gladness
instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair. They will be
called oaks of righteousness, a planting of the LORD for the display of his splendor.Luke
2:10 (NIV)
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great
joy that will be for all the people.
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A WONDERFUL SEASON
a season for evaluating and exalting our Savior
IS. 9:6 - "His name shall be called Wonderful..."
a season for evangelizing sinners
LK. 2:10 - "I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people."
a season for embracing and encouraging saints
HE. 10:25 - "Let us not give up meeting together...but let us encourage one
another..."
a season for enjoying salvation
PP. 4:4 - "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"
A WEEPING SPIRIT
A WORD IN SEASON
look to the strength of the Lord
lay down your sorrows before the Lord
linger with the saints of the Lord
lift up a song to the Lord
live with a smile in the Lord
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