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Up next is Isaiah 58:6-12 (if you haven’t read verses 1-5 check out yesterday’s post). I’ve got some thoughts on these verses that I want to share with you - but I’m going to wait until tomorrow. Today, I want to encourage you to simply spend your time reading these six verses until something begins to “stick” or stand out. As you do this, let me offer two simple things that have helped me tremendously: (1) read the passage slowly - there’s no rush - let every word sink in - and (2) read it repeatedly - read these six verses as many times as needed (it usually takes me three or four times minimum) until your mind and heart quiet down enough to hear from God.

Enough said. I’ll ’see’ you tomorrow.

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. 7 Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.

8 “Then 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.

“Remove the heavy yoke of oppression. Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors! 10 Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then 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.