Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths"
Text: Isaiah 56:4
GREAT MERCY EXTENDED
The LORD gave a kind and gracious word to the eunuchs who were generally despised. The old law of Moses would not apply. This was a welcome change.
“For thus says the LORD:
‘To the eunuchs who keep My Sabbaths,
And choose what pleases Me,
And hold fast My covenant,
Even to them I will give in My house
And within My walls a place and a name
Better than that of sons and daughters;
I will give them an everlasting name
That shall not be cut off.'”
Isaiah 56:4-5
1. “Thus says the LORD”
a) This word came from the LORD Himself.
b) It had Divine authority and power behind it.
2. Concerning the eunuch.
a) If he keeps the Sabbath.
b) If he chooses to do things that would please the LORD.
c) If he holds fast to the Covenant given by the LORD.
These were three things the LORD holds dear.
3. A glorious promise given to the eunuchs.
a) He would be accepted in God’s House.
b) He would be given:
i) A place
ii) A name
c) He would be given a name.
i) That is better than “a son” or “a daughter”.
ii) He would be given an everlasting name.
iii) This everlasting name would never be cut off!
d) The eunuch who is faithful.
i) He will be honoured by the LORD.
ii) He would have special honour from God.