Monday, December 24, 2012
"...then shall thy health spring forth speedily"
In this winter/holiday season, I often get sick and see that many others do as well. This is not something I enjoy, so I really took note of Isaiah 58:8 where the promise is given that serves as the title of this post - also verse 10 that promises "then shall your light rise in darkness, and your obscurity and gloom become like the noonday." These promises have been brought to me many times over the last month and I'm learning more and more about them. (See my first post, "Why this Blog?" for more information about this.)
2 comments:
I, too, have been praying and learning regarding health issues. The Apostle Paul says that he wishes above all things that we would prosper and be in health, even as our soul prospers. Apparently the "soul prospering" must come first before we can claim the promises regarding health.
The "then shall. . ." in the above verses refers back to the previous two verses regarding "the fast that I have chosen." I'm good at fasting--a water fast of a whole week isn't a problem for me--but God is talking about a different kind of fast; the kind of fast that leads to good health--spiritually and physically, it seems.
As I think about this, I'm reminded of the text that says, "A merry heart doeth good like a medicine," and I know that I get my greatest joys from helping or blessing others. Thanks for a very thought-provoking post.
Yes! This post was quite short because I was feeling pretty ill at the time, but what you have written, Esther, is very much in alignment with what I have been learning as well. Thanks for your additions!
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