God's Chosen Fast

Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke? - Isaiah 58:6.

                 God’s chosen fast is to loosen the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free and to break every yoke. God expects us to share our resources with people who are hungry, homeless and relatives who need our help. Is it not to share your bread with the hungry, And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out; When you see the naked, that you cover him, And not hide yourself from your own flesh? - Isaiah 58:7.

             This is the fasting that matters to God. God promises light, healing, righteousness and His glorious protection for those who fast in this way. Then your light shall break forth like the morning, Your healing shall spring forth speedily, And your righteousness shall go before you; The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard - Isaiah 58:8.

                 God will also answer our prayers, guide us continually, strengthen us and supply us continually when we help the people who are hungry. If you extend your soul to the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, then your light shall dawn in the darkness, and your darkness shall be as the noonday. The Lord will guide you continually, and satisfy your soul in drought, and strengthen your bones; You shall be like a watered garden, And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail - Isaiah 58:10,11.

                                                    

PRAYER: Dear Lord, Help us to follow Your chosen fast by being mindful of other people. In Jesus name we pray. Amen.