Outcast!

Isaiah 56:6-8—And the foreigners who join themselves to the Lord, to minister to him, to love the name of the Lord, and to be his servants, all who keep the Sabbath, and do not profane it, and hold fast my covenant—these I will bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer; their burnt offerings and their sacrifices will be accepted on my altar; for my house shall be called a house of prayer for all peoples. Thus says the Lord God, who gathers the outcasts of Israel, I will gather others to them besides those already gathered. 

God is eager to welcome us to into His House.  He eagerly desires to enjoy the intimacy of relationship with us, His Creation.  His House is open to both those who already know Him and to those who do not.  God takes special delight in welcoming the outcasts into His home—those that society would reject or throw aside have a place with God.  His love for us knows no bounds.  Our responsibility is to continually seek Him and try to understand His Ways.  We should constantly listen for His Call and remove any barriers in our relationship with Him.  Because our God is a god of relationship, we must identify whatever selfishness lies within us and remove it so that it does not interfere with our ability to commune with God.

Today as you pray and meditate, rejoice in God’s Word.  Thank Him for seeking you out and desiring an intimate relationship with you.  Recommit yourself to knowing God through His Word.  Open your spirit to His Call and ask Him to speak to you and guide you in everything.  Pray for Him to bless you with understanding and to replace any selfish desires with the blessings of relationship with Him.