Bible Promises: Isaiah 58
I have heard some talk of a $58 dollar seed as being a special requirement that unlocks some mystical key to prosperity but the bible is quite clear on this subject. You will prosper as your soul prospers and God wishes obedience more than sacrifice.
So in plain language what does Isaiah 58 say and does it make certain promises. The answer like most important items in the bible is yes it does make promises as it lays out the guidelines for charity work acceptable to God. As Jesus said what you have done for the least of these you have done for me.
Charity begins at home in your local community. You must first take care of your extended family and then spread outwards to other communities and countries. Good stewardship is important and by first building where you can see the fruits of your labor you can understand more clearly the importance of Isaiah 58. It is a model plan for improving your own community and all those who live in it. By restoring and rebuilding, repairing and taking care of what previous generations have left us plus adding suitable new buildings to the fabric of our community we add to the quality of life of those around us. The ones we call family, friends and neighbors. The ones on whose faces we see a smile as they begin again or thank their community for showing that they both care and are obedient to God’s word. Isaiah 58 is the foundation of Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Red Cross and the local Food Bank/Kitchen. The hungry are everywhere, the homeless are everywhere, those in need of clothing are everywhere, and those in need are everywhere. There is no sin in first taking care of your local community before reaching out further a field.
Sadly in today’s modern world there are those who take donations to support their own lifestyle. Administration fees absorb excessive amounts of the annual income received via donations from the givers. Abuse is always better seen at the local level and trust built as one sees the reward of their giving in the smile of a neighbor or friend. Corrupt governments, organizations and administrations cannot steal what they cannot touch.
Isaiah 58 teaches us
Feed the Hungry
Provide shelter to the homeless
Clothe those in need
Take care of your family
In doing so you will
Be healed quickly
Become righteous
God will protect your back
You will call and God will answer you
Further more it adds that you must not
Oppress the weak
Point or compare yourself to others
Spread gossip
But rather must assist the oppressed. If you do then,
Your light will become bright
The Lord will guide you always
He will satisfy your needs
He will strengthen your body
You will be made whole in mind, body and spirit
Your family will rebuild ancient ruins and raise up ancient foundations.
Be a repairer of broken walls.
You will become a restorer of streets with dwellings
It is also important to
Keep the Sabbath
Call the Sabbath a delight
Remember the Holy Day is honorable. Do not go your own way or speak idle words; this brings joy in the Lord. And you will ride the heights of the land and feast on the inheritance.
So take your $58 and feed a local family or paint a neighbors fence or spruce up an elderly persons yard or help that child who needs a new pair of jeans and see the rewards of Isaiah 58 every day.
God bless you and keep you always.
So in plain language what does Isaiah 58 say and does it make certain promises. The answer like most important items in the bible is yes it does make promises as it lays out the guidelines for charity work acceptable to God. As Jesus said what you have done for the least of these you have done for me.
Charity begins at home in your local community. You must first take care of your extended family and then spread outwards to other communities and countries. Good stewardship is important and by first building where you can see the fruits of your labor you can understand more clearly the importance of Isaiah 58. It is a model plan for improving your own community and all those who live in it. By restoring and rebuilding, repairing and taking care of what previous generations have left us plus adding suitable new buildings to the fabric of our community we add to the quality of life of those around us. The ones we call family, friends and neighbors. The ones on whose faces we see a smile as they begin again or thank their community for showing that they both care and are obedient to God’s word. Isaiah 58 is the foundation of Habitat for Humanity, Salvation Army, Goodwill, Red Cross and the local Food Bank/Kitchen. The hungry are everywhere, the homeless are everywhere, those in need of clothing are everywhere, and those in need are everywhere. There is no sin in first taking care of your local community before reaching out further a field.
Sadly in today’s modern world there are those who take donations to support their own lifestyle. Administration fees absorb excessive amounts of the annual income received via donations from the givers. Abuse is always better seen at the local level and trust built as one sees the reward of their giving in the smile of a neighbor or friend. Corrupt governments, organizations and administrations cannot steal what they cannot touch.
Isaiah 58 teaches us
Feed the Hungry
Provide shelter to the homeless
Clothe those in need
Take care of your family
In doing so you will
Be healed quickly
Become righteous
God will protect your back
You will call and God will answer you
Further more it adds that you must not
Oppress the weak
Point or compare yourself to others
Spread gossip
But rather must assist the oppressed. If you do then,
Your light will become bright
The Lord will guide you always
He will satisfy your needs
He will strengthen your body
You will be made whole in mind, body and spirit
Your family will rebuild ancient ruins and raise up ancient foundations.
Be a repairer of broken walls.
You will become a restorer of streets with dwellings
It is also important to
Keep the Sabbath
Call the Sabbath a delight
Remember the Holy Day is honorable. Do not go your own way or speak idle words; this brings joy in the Lord. And you will ride the heights of the land and feast on the inheritance.
So take your $58 and feed a local family or paint a neighbors fence or spruce up an elderly persons yard or help that child who needs a new pair of jeans and see the rewards of Isaiah 58 every day.
God bless you and keep you always.
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