Sept 23 – 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.
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