“For just as from the heavens the rain and snow come down and do not return there till they have watered the earth, making it fertile and fruitful, Giving seed to him who sows and bread to him who eats,” -Isaiah 55:10
The first part of today’s first reading was a very heartwarming reminder. It is a reminder that God will give us all of the resources that we need in order for us to continue living. Amazing right? Continuous help, never having to be alone. We tend to get clouded by these facts; that God will never forsake us, yet we always seem to forget what He’s asking of us.
“So shall my word be that goes from my mouth; It shall not return to me void, but shall do my will, achieving the end for which I sent it.” -Isaiah 55:11
We are here to continuously become an instrument of God. A reminder that what we are doing should solely be for Him and Him alone. Being the Lenten season, the same thought should also be kept in mind. We are fasting, because we love God more than anything of this world. God is more important than our time, our weight, our Facebook. Let us continue to focus on how much we love Our Father instead of focusing on the hardships of our fast.