Isaiah 58 is speaking louder than words. I can't stop reading it over and over. The instructions are so specific and direct. I went on google, etsy and pinterest and searched Isaiah 58. I can't guess an estimate of any accuracy so lets just say "very few" things came up that surround this chapter in the bible. Most- and I do mean like MOST of the things that came up were beautiful pictures and craft ideas that stated verse 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". Beautiful isn't it?
My beef is that this absolutely gorgeous verse is taken apart from the first 10 verses. Where is the beautiful picture of the first part which says in vs 6, "No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned, lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free, and remove the chains that bind people. Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them and do not hide from relative who need your help".
Looking at my own life, I feel so thankful He has so much to show and teach me. I know what He is showing me isn't to make me feel like a lost sheep. He is educating me on the Kingdom. I tend to go off what I hear instead of what I researched myself for my own interpretation. But I also see in me such a lack of compassion of what truly matters. I am by no means a wealthy person. But compared to whom? I have such a stance on abortion but why am I not providing a home for a girl to carry her baby to term? I not only have more than I need so that I can give away what I do not use any more - but I have money whether I want to admit it or not to help someone get something new to wear. It all comes down to a choice - who will I spend it on? James 1:27 summarizes as well. I have a very dear friend that has James 1:27 on an easel in her kitchen. LOVE.
I am so inspired by those who have decided they will make a difference on this earth even though it will definitely cost them something or things. It will no doubt cost money, time, lack of sleep, stress. But what else will it do? According to vs 11 - it's worth it.
The picture I am posting here came off Pinterest. It was my favorite ever result of my search of Isaiah 58. God Bless You.
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