Isaiah 58:6
Isaiah 58:6
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.
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Fasting, in this context, is about breaking the chains of wickedness and bringing freedom to those oppressed. It’s a form of spiritual warfare that seeks to undo the works of darkness and establish justice. The fast described here is not just about abstaining from food but about aligning the heart with the will of God, seeking His righteousness to bring about change. Fasting with a heart of compassion is a powerful tool for justice, allowing believers to intercede for those in need and work toward freedom for the oppressed. It’s a reminder that God desires mercy, not just ritual, and that true fasting involves breaking the yokes of oppression. As we fast, we are called to examine our hearts, repent of selfishness, and seek God’s guidance in restoring justice. This type of fasting helps us align our hearts with God’s desire for righteousness and compassion, empowering us to act in faith and make a difference in the lives of those who are suffering.
Isaiah 58:3
Wherefore have we fasted, say they, and thou seest not? wherefore have we afflicted our soul, and thou takest no knowledge? Behold, in the day of your fast ye find pleasure, and exact all your labours.
Ezra 8:23
So we fasted and besought our God for this: and he was intreated of us.
Matthew 6:16
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
Luke 4:1
And Jesus being full of the Holy Ghost returned from Jordan, and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness, being forty days tempted of the devil. And in those days he did eat nothing.