Continuing to meditate on Isaiah 58. The second phrase of vs. 6 says that the kind of fast God has chosen is to "undo the heavy burdens." That sounds great!! Boy, how easy it is to pick up and carry burdens. They come from all sides and before we know it we are drowning in them. May the Lord help us to see many heavy burdens undone in our souls this week. May He also grace us to help others be set free from the burdens of life. This really is the essence of ministry - being set free from burdens and helping others do the same. Burdens of sin, sickness, fear and oppression... The list goes on.
The Lord, through Peter, encourages us to "cast all your care upon the Lord for He cares for you." (1 Peter 5:7) May every burden we are carrying today be cast on Jesus. He alone can bear them. We are not able. May every burden in our souls be undone as we cast them upon Him! Boy, that feels good!!