Isaiah
58
Isaiah
58:1-14, Micah
6:8
What does
God really require of you? Isaiah
58 can be divided into 3 parts. Part 1, verses 1-5,
is a description of what fasting is not supposed to be. Part
2, verses 6-10,
is what really pleases God. Part 3, verses 11-14
is about God's promises when one is faithful and obedient.
What
fasting is not to be:
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Fasting
is not for show. Jesus is Matthew 6:16-18 shares the do's and
don't of fasting. Do not look gloomy or disfigure your face. It
is not a way of leveraging God. To do these things becomes a
charade.
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Do not
fall into the trap of 'Doing' rather than 'Being'.
What
pleases God :
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To loose
the bonds of wickedness. To undo the yoke of the
oppressed. Help the poor with essentials of life such as food
clothing and shelter.
-
This
involves you being active, no middle man.
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In
today's setting we should keep our eyes open to help those hurting
from Covid-19. However, discern the Spirit before you hop on
board just any opportunity that 'seems' good.
God's
promises:
-
God will
continually guide. You will be like a watered garden.
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Honoring
the Sabbath, which means turning from your own pleasures, delights the
Lord. The results will bring blessings.
So,
what does God really require of you?
Micah
6:8 (CEV) - The Lord God has told us what is right and what he
demands: "See that justice is done, let mercy be your first
concern, and humbly obey your God."
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