Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"The sons of the foreigner"
Text: Isaiah 56:6
A WORD OF GREAT HOPE
The sons of foreigners need not fear they would be excluded. A great hope was given to all the sons of the foreigners.
“Also the sons of the foreigner
Who join themselves to the LORD, to serve Him,
And to love the name of the LORD, to be His servants—
Everyone who keeps from defiling the Sabbath,
And holds fast My covenant—”
Isaiah 56:6
1. The sons of foreigners.
a) They were not easily accepted in the past.
b) But things would change for the better in the future.
2. A great hope offered.
a) If they wish to join themselves to the Lord, they would be welcome.
b) If they wish to serve the Lord, they may do that.
3. What would be important to note.
a) That they love the name of the LORD.
i) This was something that most foreigners failed to do.
ii) They did not know His name.
iii) They had no regard for the LORD’s name.
iv) They certainly did not love the name of God.
b) That they had a genuine desire to serve Him.
i) They must be faithful servants.
ii) The desire to serve the LORD must be genuine and strong.
c) That they would keep the Sabbath.
i) As a day of worship.
ii) Worship from the heart speaks of a genuine faith in the LORD.
d) That they would hold fast to God’s covenant.
i) God has done His part in giving a new covenant that includes foreigners.
ii) Those who wish to believe in the LORD must hold fast to the Covenant.