We have already seen Isaiah is so rich and wonderfully applicable to our lives today. As we journey together toward Easter consider Isaiah 56.1-8. Especially in light of hearing Bob and Nancy Haussler's presentation regarding Wycliffe work in the Solomon Islands—verse 7 ought to have a powerful impact in us, "for my house will be called a house of prayer for all nations".
For those itching to get started in the devotional guide (which does not start until Ash Wednesday)…consider the use of this quote by Jesus in the gospels (Matthew 21.13; Mark 11.7 and Luke 19.46). Is our worship a place for singing and prayer, a place where the nations (or sojourners) experience Jesus? What are your thoughts regarding worship being a place to manifest social justice concerns (vs. 1)? Are there parallels to our culture regarding this language of eunuchs (vs. 4,5) or the language of foreigners (vs. 6-8)?
Let the conversation begin!
