TODAY'S BIBLE VERSE
Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? Isaiah 58:6
Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
6. I N T T F T I H C T L T B O W T U T H B A T L T O G F A T Y B E Y
Notes on this verse:
"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?" Isaiah 58:6
Memorize this Verse: (Cover the verse text and using just the first letters of each word try to recite the entire passage.)
6. I N T T F T I H C T L T B O W T U T H B A T L T O G F A T Y B E Y
Notes on this verse:
"Is not this the fast that I have chosen? . . ."
Fasting is the discipline of abstaining from food for biblical reasons. It is called “afflicting one’s soul” (verse 3) and is often practiced to demonstrate the sincerity of our prayers.
There are several biblical reasons for fasting. Christians should fast when facing a national crisis (2 Chron. 20:3; Ezra 8:21; Esther 4:16), for individual needs (Matt. 17:21), during periods of distress (2 Sam. 3:35; Psalm 35:13), when facing spiritual decisions (Matt. 4:2; Acts 13:2), and in anticipation of Christ’s return (Luke 5:35).
Many people have found that heavy burdens are relieved through fasting (chapter 58), wisdom is obtained through fasting (Dan. 10), revival comes from fasting (verse 6), God’s protection from danger is secured by fasting (1 Kings 21:27–29), the recovery of a sick loved one may come after fasting (Psalm 35:13), and the inauguration of a powerful ministry may follow fasting (Matt. 4:2).
When a Christian fasts, he should begin with a short fast, one day from sundown to sundown, and attempt to spend time alone with God during the fast. (Isa. 58:6; James 5:14).
". . . to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?"
God is saying that if your heart is right with Me, you should set the captives free. Stop laying burdens on others too heavy to bear. Break every yoke you have placed on others. Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Love your neighbor as yourself. Above all, Love God with your whole heart. This is an acceptable fast for God.
TODAY'S BIBLE READING
Old Testament
Numbers 7-8 — 7.5 minutes
Psalms 51 — 3.5 minutes
New Testament
Matthew 22:15-33 — 4.0 minutes
Romans 3 — 6.0 minutes
Total Average Read Time — 21.0 minutes
