...Great blessings come to those who accept him as Saviour.
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.
Beauty of forgiveness for the ashes of condemnation: Sin brings man to the ash heap, but Christ forgives the believer.
Beauty of holiness for the ashes of self-effort: Self-righteousness is folly and as filthy rage in God's eyes.
The beauty of health for the ashes of sickness: Heaven will be free from disease and sickness.
The beauty of purposeful living for the ashes of a wasted life: The person who wastes his life fails to recognize the value of his soul to God.
The beauty of life for the ashes of death: Death is the inevitable reaper. Christ will call his people out of the ashes of death in the resurrection.
