(Isaiah 58:6-14)

INTR.:  “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:

TRUE FASTING:

IF YOU……

1. to loose the chains of injustice and

2. untie the cords of the yoke,

3.  to set the oppressed free and

4. break every yoke?

5. Is it not to share your food with the hungry and

6. to provide the poor wanderer with  shelter –

7. when you see the naked, to clothe him, and

8. not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?

THEN……

1. … your light will break forth like the dawn, and

2. your healing will quickly appear;

3. then your righteousnes will go before you, and

4. the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard.

5. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer;

6. you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

END: The mouth of the Lord has spoken.”