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| "The Rocks", by Vincent Van Gough, Museum of Fine Art, Houston |
"...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." Isaiah 60 verse 3
These words are a proclamation of hope. Our church has a centre in a Leicester housing estate called "The Oaks". Most people will not realise that this is a reference to an ancient Jewish text (recorded above). In their estate there is something growing that is intended to display the glory of the Creator to all.
Question: Do you see a forest of oaks about you?
Prayer: These are the things you are worthy of; a crown, joy and praise, and you choose to share them with us.
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