Isa 56:3 | MHM | STEP | Encouragement to the Sincere; Encouragement to the Gentiles. In this section, God encourages everyone who truly wants to belong to him, especially those who feel left out or discouraged. Some people were worried because they were not biological descendants of Abraham, while others, like eunuchs, were saddened because they could not have children or fully participate in the worship life of Israel. God wants to assure these sincere seekers that they are welcome in his family, no matter their background or circumstances. v. 3 : Many Gentiles, called sons of the stranger , feared that God would not accept them because they were not Israelites. They said, The Lord has utterly separated me from his people . Some eunuchs also felt discouraged, calling themselves dry trees because they could not have children or participate fully in Israel’s religious life (Leviticus 21:20; Deuteronomy 23:1 ). God does not want these people to be discouraged or to believe they are excluded from his grace. Even when we feel unworthy or left out, God’s promises are bigger than our fears.

‏ Isaiah 56:3

Encouragement to the Sincere; Encouragement to the Gentiles.

In this section, God encourages everyone who truly wants to belong to him, especially those who feel left out or discouraged. Some people were worried because they were not biological descendants of Abraham, while others, like eunuchs, were saddened because they could not have children or fully participate in the worship life of Israel. God wants to assure these sincere seekers that they are welcome in his family, no matter their background or circumstances.

v. 3: Many Gentiles, called sons of the stranger, feared that God would not accept them because they were not Israelites. They said, The Lord has utterly separated me from his people . Some eunuchs also felt discouraged, calling themselves dry trees because they could not have children or participate fully in Israel’s religious life (Leviticus 21:20; Deuteronomy 23:1 ^a). God does not want these people to be discouraged or to believe they are excluded from his grace. Even when we feel unworthy or left out, God’s promises are bigger than our fears.