Isaiah 58

During the beginning of this year, I was asked to share the vision of Network of Hope with one of our churches that is beginning an NOH Site. I felt as though I needed to share more than the NOH mission, vision and results. I wanted to share some of the foundational philosophy behind our organization. Isaiah 58 has become one of my favorite chapters of the Bible and the one I continually read as we move forward here at NOH. As I studied the passage though, I realized that Isaiah 58 is really about God's view of true righteousness and what He promises to those who live accordingly. Below is a synopsis of this chapter. I hope that it will inspire you to see your faith through God's eyes and not through the lense of religion. Outward Evidences of Genuine Righteousness · Loose the chains of injustice and untie the cord of the yoke (vs. 6) · Set the oppressed free and break every yoke (6) · Share your food with the hunger (7) · Provide Shelter to the poor wanderer (7) · Clothe the naked when you see them (7) · Turn not away from your own flesh and blood (7) · Do away with the pointing finger and malicious talk (9) · Keep from breaking the Sabbath and doing what you please on that day (13) · Call the Lord’s Day a delight and do not speak idle words (13) God’s Promises to the Righteous · Your light will break forth like the dawn (8) · Your healing will quickly appear (8) · Your righteousness will go before you(8) · The Glory of the Lord will be your rear guard(8) · You will call & the Lord will answer (9) · You will cry for help and He will say “Here am I” (9) · The Lord will guide you always (11) · He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land (11) · He will strengthen your frame (11) · You will be like a well watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail (11) · You will find your joy in the Lord (14) · He will cause you to ride on the heights of the Land and to feast on the inheritance of your father Jacob.(14)