REWARDS OF FASTING
In Isaiah 58, we read about the fast our Lord prefers. It is not making a show of how pious we are. It is going about our lives in servitude and worship. Real fasting that God describes results in massive rewards:
8) ...your salvation will come like the dawn,
and your wounds will quickly heal.
Your godliness will lead you forward,
and the glory of The Lord will protect you from behind.
9) Then when you call, The Lord will answer.
'Yes, I am here,' He will quickly reply.
10)...your light will shine out from the darkness,
and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.
11) The Lord will guide you continually,
giving you water when you are dry
and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like an ever-flowing spring.
12) Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities.
Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls
and a restorer of homes.
14) ...The Lord will be your delight.
I will give you great honor
and satisfy you with the inheritance I promised to your ancestor Jacob.
I, The Lord, have spoken!"
8) ...your salvation will come like the dawn,
and your wounds will quickly heal.
Your godliness will lead you forward,
and the glory of The Lord will protect you from behind.
9) Then when you call, The Lord will answer.
'Yes, I am here,' He will quickly reply.
10)...your light will shine out from the darkness,
and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.
11) The Lord will guide you continually,
giving you water when you are dry
and restoring your strength.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like an ever-flowing spring.
photo courtesy of cavespringfarm.com
12) Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities.
Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls
and a restorer of homes.
14) ...The Lord will be your delight.
I will give you great honor
and satisfy you with the inheritance I promised to your ancestor Jacob.
I, The Lord, have spoken!"
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