Advent Day 22: Hope Stands Out When Life Is Hard (Isaiah 61:10–11) | Daily 5-Minute Bible Devotional
Feeling lost this Christmas? Find steady joy in Jesus today – Isaiah 61 devotional
In this 5-minute devotional, Rob Westwood-Payne shares joy in Jesus from Isaiah 61:10–11 with one simple next step and a short prayer.
You’ll get: Scripture in context • plain-English insight • one action for today • closing prayer
Scripture: Isaiah 61:10–11
“I am overwhelmed with joy in the LORD my God, for he has dressed me with the clothing of salvation…”
Chapters
00:00 Welcome & hook – When you feel lost, joy in Jesus can guide you
00:13 Scripture – Isaiah 61:10–11
00:31 Reflection – Joy as a signpost to Christ
03:57 Prayer – Ask for joy that points others to Jesus
04:24 Thought Starter – Your life as a witness
Thought Starter:
If someone watched your life this Christmas, what would your joy be pointing them towards?
Next steps
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Daily 5-minute Bible devotionals and a weekly sermon in plain English, from Salvation Army officer Rob Westwood-Payne. Practical, hope-filled, and seeker-friendly. Helping you walk with Jesus at home, at school and college, at work, in your neighbourhood, with friends and family, and in corps and church life.
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