When Our Mourning Is Turned To Rejoicing!

 

Today's Verse is Zechariah 8:19

Thus saith the LORD of hosts; The fast of the fourth month, and the fast of the fifth, and the fast of the seventh, and the fast of the tenth, shall be to the house of Judah joy and gladness, and cheerful feasts; therefore love the truth and peace.

    The Question: Should we fast in the fifth month, which they did while Israel was in Exile. Between that question and this answer, there is a lot to be said. First, was their fasting even unto the Lord? Not directly answered. Then there is the admonishment to Execute true judgment, /And shew mercy and compassions every man to his brother. Did we not just contemplate the commandment of our Lord and Saviour yesterday? That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another? Because Israel forgot the spirit of the law, God set his Judgment upon them. Is not the world doing the same again now? Therefore, let us that Know Him, and His Word, shew forth His Love that others might see, and continue to look to the Blessed Hope when all our mourning shall be turned into Rejoicing. Amen.

To God be the Glory

Scott

Today’s reading is Zechariah 6-8, 1 John 4

Monday’s reading will be Zechariah 9-11, 1 John 5