Isaiah 58:8 · KJV

"Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward."

King James Version

Passage Context

⁶Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

⁷Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

⁸Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.

⁹Then shalt thou call, and the LORD shall answer; thou shalt cry, and he shall say, Here I am. If thou take away from the midst of thee the yoke, the putting forth of the finger, and speaking vanity;

¹⁰And if thou draw out thy soul to the hungry, and satisfy the afflicted soul; then shall thy light rise in obscurity, and thy darkness be as the noonday:

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Reflection Questions

How does my righteousness impact my life and others' lives?

What does it mean for my light to shine in darkness?

When have I experienced God's guidance in my life?

Life Application

faith

Reflect on how your actions align with your faith and seek to live righteously.

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Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

This verse speaks of light and righteousness, themes that are central to the teachings of Jesus, who is referred to as the Light of the World.

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