Wednesday, November 20, 2024
Nov 20 – Noonday From Night - Isaiah 58:6-10
Nov 20 – Noonday From Night - Isaiah 58:6-10
The type of fasting they are displaying is not what the Lord wants. Fasting is designed to loose chains of injustice. It is designed to break the yoke of oppression. Those who currently fast do not. They do not share their food with the hungry. They do not share shelter for the homeless. They refuse to clothe the naked. They even turn away their own family members. This is the essence and nature of true fasting. Those who fast must be involved in social action. Isaiah the reformer again preaching to audience.
When social action follows fasting and alms then light shines in the darkness. Healing once again appears, and righteousness goes before. The glory of the Lord will be their rearguard. When they call the Lord will answer. When they cry for help and the Lord will come to their aid.
True fasting does away with the yoke of oppression. When one does not engage in malicious talk and slander. Satisfies the needs of the oppressed the Lord will make their light shine in the darkness and their night will become noonday. Amazing promises to true fasting.
Friday, November 15, 2024
Nov 15 – No Accusation - Isaiah 50:7-9
Nov 15 – No Accusation - Isaiah 50:7-9
The Messianic picture continues stating the Lord is going to help Him. He will not be disgraced. He is going to set His face like flint. The so-called shame will turn to victory. The Lord vindicates and because of that no one can bring charges. The Messiah will face His accusers face to face.
The accuser will be confronted. When the sovereign Lord helps no one can condemn. Remember there is no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus. They will wear out like a garment and the moths will eat them. All the plans and devices of men and evil will come to naught when the Lord is on our side.
Thursday, November 14, 2024
.”Nov 14– Rest in Peace - Isaiah 57:1-2
Nov 14– Rest in Peace - Isaiah 57:1-2
Isaiah in this chapter brings the contrast between the righteous and the wicked. He shows the difference between the godly and the idolater. When the righteous perish no one takes it to heart. When the devout person is taken away no one understands. That is because the wicked are selfish and self absorbed. The ones who walk uprightly before the Lord enter in eternal peace. They find rest as they lie in death. They truly rest in peace, and this is where we get the phrase, “rest in peace.” This is the reward of the righteous. This was the promise given to the thief on the cross when Jesus said to him, “Today you shall be with me in paradise.”
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
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