I, the Lord, protect it; I water it regularly. I guard it night and day, so no one can harm it.

to announce the year when the Lord will show his favor, the day when our God will seek vengeance, to console all who mourn,

Is this really the kind of fasting I want? Do I want a day when people merely humble themselves, bowing their heads like a reed and stretching out on sackcloth and ashes? Is this really what you call a fast, a day that is pleasing to the Lord?