Isaiah 57-58
Chapter 57: No peace for the wicked
The
righteous are persecuted. God’s people have committed spiritual adultery. He
who puts his trust in the Lord shall possess the land and inherit His holy
mountain – in contrast to those who trust in idols. The stumbling block shall
be removed. The Lord will restore, but there is no rest for the wicked.
Chapter 58: The Law of the Fast
God’s people ask why their prayers
go unanswered. In fact, their ritual observance was shallow and did not proceed
from the heart. God is more pleased to see people help the oppressed and poor.
“Wherefor have we fasted, say
they, and thous seest not? Wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou
takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and
exact all your labours.“ (Isaiah 58:3) When we fast, we need to fast
for a cause. While we fast we donate money/food that we would have consumed
during the fast… this will then go to help the needy and in turn give blessings
to both parties. The light of the true worshiper shall break forth like the
morning; he shall be as a watered garden. Those who keep the Sabbath will ride
on the high hills of the earth.
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