Isaiah 56 ~ Praying God's Word

Please read Isaiah 56.

Meditate on verses 6 and 7.

Also the foreigners who join themselves to the LORD,

to minister to Him, and to love the name of the LORD,

 to be His servants, every one who keeps from profaning the sabbath

and holds fast My covenant;

 even those I will bring to My holy mountain

and make them joyful in My house of prayer. 

Their burnt offerings and their sacrifices

will be acceptable on My altar;

for My house will be called a

 house of prayer for all peoples.

God caused the iniquity of all people to fall on Jesus (Isaiah 53:6). Jesus was pierced through and crushed for the transgressions and iniquities of everyone (Isaiah 53:5). Because of Jesus, even foreigners (those who are not Jewish) can join themselves to the LORD. When you join yourself to Christ, you become the house/temple of God (Hebrews 3:6; 1 Corinthians 6:19).

As a house of prayer, spend this day talking to God. Ask Him to examine your life in light of the Truth, which is His Word.

Pray Isaiah 56:1-2 over yourself and those for whom you stand guard as a faithful, prayerful watchman (Isaiah 62:6-7).

“LORD, let ________ and me preserve justice and do righteousness.

Let us accept Your salvation and righteousness.

Bless us as we do this,

 as we take hold of Your salvation and righteousness.

Keep us from profaning Your sabbath,

and keep our hands from doing any evil.

In Your name, Jesus~”

From The Watchman on the Wall by Dr. Ron and Marsha Harvell