Isaiah the prophet is proclaiming
loudly the transgressions of Judah —the People seem to take real pleasure in
going through the rituals of acting as an obedient nation when in truth they
were just going through the motions. They were not sincere in their worship,
just like the Church of today and of our Nation,
God is accusing Judah (Church today)
of self-gratification, of taking advantage of their employees, of fist—fighting
in the midst of fasting and worshipping.
True Listing is not a matter of
physical posture or an outward display of mourning.
Our Father wants a fast
that is accompanied by the loosing of the shackles of wickedness, lifting the
yoke of oppression, feeding the hungry, providing shelter for the poor, clothing
the naked and helping the needy neighbor. If we will practice these commandments
of social justice, we will then be assured of guidance, healing, and a
protective escort.
The godly saint is assured that
whenever he prays, the LORD will answer. If we (the Church) will eliminate
oppression, stop pointing the finger finding fault) in accusation or in
scoffing-cease from mud—slinging, and slander, if we the Church will alleviate
human need, both spiritual and physical, then God promises that our night will
turn to day. We will enjoy guidance, an abundant supply of good things, health &
strength, beauty and fruitfulness, and national restoration. (I do believe
Cod is saving to our Church and to our Nation to repent and confess our SINS and
he cleansed and I will heal our Nation and Church).
He (God) is calling the Church back
to true worship and to respect the Sabbath by abstaining from business or
self—pleasure, lie’s saying if we will consider it a delight to honor His holy
day, then we will delight in the Lord who gave the day; He will give us a place
of leadership in the earth and the heritage that God promised to Judah (For we
have been grafted into Judah, through salvation; on our belief in our Lord Jesus
Christ).
The chapter ends with “Nothing can
hinder this because the mouth of the Lord has spoken.”
2 Chronicles 7:14 “If my people
who are called by My Name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and
turn from their wicked way, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their
sins and heal their land”
