Fasting more than Food

Isaiah 58:3-4
3 ‘Why have we fasted and You do not see?
Why have we humbled ourselves and You do not notice?’
Behold, on the day of your fast you find your desire,
And drive hard all your workers.
4 “Behold, you fast for contention and strife and to strike with a wicked fist.
You do not fast like you do today to make your voice heard on high.

The people of Isaiah’s day were superficially obeying God’s Law. Their motivation was not to glorify God and live in fellowship with Him. Instead they desired to be seen by others and complained when they weren’t.

Jesus says that those who fast for all to see have already gained their reward (Matt. 6:16-18).

God’s reason for giving the Jews the command to fast on the Annual day of Atonement (Lev. 16:29-30) was completely missed by these Jews. They instead sought to fast and worship for personal gain.

Even though they fasted, they still exploited their workers and had vengeance for their enemies in mind.

They treated obeying God like it was a deal: “if we do what You say, you have to bless us how we want.”

We can see that when God commanded the Jews to fast, it was not the food that was important. The most important thing was their heart behind the fast.

God desires hearts that are dedicated to seeking Him. Thankful for the grace He has freely given to all who ask of it.

What does your fasting look like?

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