Monday, April 14, 2008

Isaiah 56

“And my blessings are for Gentiles, too,
when they commit themselves to the Lord.
Do not let them think that I consider them second-class citizens.
I will also bless the Gentiles who commit themselves to the Lord
and serve him and love his name,
who worship him and do not desecrate the Sabbath day of rest,
and who have accepted his covenant.
I will bring them also to my holy mountain of Jerusalem
and will fill them with joy in my house of prayer.
I will accept their burnt offerings and sacrifices,
because my Temple will be called a house of prayer for all nations.
For the Sovereign Lord, who brings back the outcasts of Israel, says:
I will bring others, too, besides my people Israel.”
(verses 3, 6-8)

The Lord's blessings are for Gentiles too
... those who commit themselves to Him
... those who serve Him
... those who love His name
... those who worship Him
... those who do not desecrate the Sabbath day of rest
... those who have accepted His covenant

The Lord
... do not consider them second-class citizens!
... will bring them also to His holy mountain of Jerusalem
... will fill them with joy in His house of prayer
... will accept their burnt offerings and sacrifices
because His Temple will be called a house of prayer for all nations!!

O, that we be a house of prayer for all nations! Bring back the outcasts of Israel ... bring the Gentiles ... bring the nations ... for Your glory, for Your name's sake!!

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