Help the Oppressed

Scripture:

“Learn to do good. Seek justice. Help the oppressed. Defend the cause of orphans. Fight for the rights of widows.”

‭‭Isaiah‬ ‭1:17‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Observation:

Isaiah is prophesying to Judah and Jerusalem and here is telling them how to get back on track with the God they had walked away from.  He tells them the way back to God is to help the oppressed, defend the orphan, seek justice and to fight for the rights of widows.  This is Isaiah’s path to repentance.

Application:

If we want to see God work in greater measure in our lives, we must do what God loves.  he loves when we take care of the widow and orphan.  He loves when His people help the oppressed and walk out justice.  Pure religion is taking care of the widow and orphan.  We must do our best to take care of the poor in our society if we want to see God move.

Prayer:

Father, help me to do everything possible to take care of the poor in my region.  Thank You for opening my eyes to see what is possible in ministering to the needs of my city.  Continue to open my eyes to see Your cause and give me the faith and strength to go after what You open.

Yours,

Jeff