The Lord commanded Isaiah to lift up his voice
like a trumpet and to show His people their transgressions. He
commanded them to engage in a fast that He had chosen a
fast that would loose the bands of wickedness, undo heavy burdens,
let the oppressed go free, and break every yoke! If they would
depart from their hypocrisy and practice pure religion, their
light would rise in obscurity, and their darkness would be as
the noonday! Isaiah 58. If they would draw out their souls to
the hungry and satisfy the afflicted soul, they would be called
the repairer of the breach, the restorer of paths to dwell
in. (12)
Today, in the religious world in and out of the
Lord's church there is much formalism and ritualism in the worship
and service of God. Many seek Him daily and delight
to know His ways, but they have only a form of godliness,
denying the power thereof. 2 Timothy 3:5
Truly, the Lord needs true workers to repair the
breaches (breaks and gaps) that have been made to the gospel of
Christ and to the church of Christ! The Lord needs true disciples
to restore the old paths wherein is the good way! Jeremiah 6:16
We are thankful for our fellowship with so many
brothers and sisters in Christ in repairing the breaches and restoring
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