Week Commencing 4th February 2024

                                                                Isaiah 61: 1-7 (NIV)
The Year of the Lord’s Favour

"The Spirit of the Sovereign LORD is on me, because the LORD has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim freedom for the captives and release
from darkness for the prisoners, to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favour and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn, and provide for those who grieve in Zion—to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy, 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 splendour. They will rebuild the ancient ruins and restore the places long devastated; they will renew the ruined cities that have been devastated for generations. Strangers will shepherd your flocks; foreigners will work your fields and vineyards. And you will be called priests of the LORD, you will be named ministers of our God. You will feed on the wealth of nations, and in their riches you will boast. Instead of your shame you will receive a double portion, and instead of disgrace you will rejoice in your
inheritance. And so you will inherit a double portion in your land, and everlasting joy will be yours".

As Christians do we often enough celebrate with joy what Jesus had gifted us and show those who are yet to know Him we aren't living in a sombre world

Listen to Ron's short blog on this passage here: WhatsApp_Audio_2024-01-29_at_13.mp4