My church's assistant pastor sent out a devotional with this verse, and it brought to mind my theme for this year. I believe that God can raise beauty from ashes, nevertheless, I have offered my thorn as a burnt offering to HIM on the altar of my life without expectation of it being raised from the ashes. I can say that my thorn definitely does not "cost me nothing"; for aside from salvation, it is likely the most guarded treasure of my heart. It is valuable to me, and was difficult to give up. Similar to Abraham being asked by God to sacrifice Isaac, I felt like I was asked to yield what was most precious to me. While it was a struggle to get to the point where I could offer it on the altar, yet by the time I gave it as a burnt offering wholly to the LORD, I gave it freely, trusting in HIM. I am generally content in my circumstances and even sometimes rejoicing, knowing that His Grace is sufficient for me. Amen!
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