Isaiah, 56
3. Let not the foreigner say, when he would join himself to the LORD, "The LORD will surely exclude me from his people"; Nor let the eunuch say, "See, I am a dry tree."
3. Let not the foreigner say, when he would join himself to the LORD, "The LORD will surely exclude me from his people"; Nor let the eunuch say, "See, I am a dry tree."
Isaiah chapter 56 deals with salvation to all, regardless of their social condition, race or ethnicity. God invites everyone to join Him and promises to bless everyone who follows Him. In addition, the chapter also emphasizes the need for justice and righteousness. Below are five verses related to the topics addressed in Isaiah 56:
Genesis 12:3: "I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; through you will be blessed all the peoples of the earth." This verse shows that God's promise to Abraham extends to all nations, and that through him all the peoples of the earth would be blessed.
Matthew 25:35-36: "For I was hungry, and I had to eat; I thirsty, and gave me a drinking; I was outstanding, and you welcomed me; I was naked, and you dressed in; You were seeing me ". In these verses, Jesus talks about the importance of taking care of the needy and marginalized, emphasizing that when we do, we are taking care of himself.
Romans 10:12-13: "For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek, since the same Lord is Lord of all and richly blesses all who invoke him, for all who invoke the name of the Lord will be saved." Paul emphasizes that salvation is available to all people, regardless of their race, ethnicity or social status.
James 2:14-17: "What good is my brothers, does anyone say that he has faith if he has no works? Can faith save him? Suppose a brother or sister has no clothes or daily food. You tell you, 'Go in peace, warm yourself and feed yourself,' but give it nothing, what's the point of this? It's dead ". James emphasizes the importance of our actions and behaviors, and how we should live our faith in practice.
Revelation 7:9: "After that I looked, and before me was a great crowd that no one could count, all nations, tribes, peoples and tongues, standing before the throne and lamb, dressed in white robes, palms in the hands". This verse describes John's vision in heaven, showing the diversity of peoples and ethnic groups that come together in worship of the Lord, fulfilling the promise made in Isaiah 56.
“O meu passado, Senhor, à Tua misericórdia. O meu Presente, ao Teu amor. O meu futuro, à Tua Providência.” São Padre Pio de Pietrelcina
