March 1, 2012
"Possibly this verse may not apply to one in a thousand of readers, but the Lord cheers that one in such words as these. Let us pray for all who are cast out wrongfully from the society that they love. May the Lord appear to their joy!
The appearing of the Lord for them is the hope of His persecuted people. He appears as the advocate and defender of His elect, and when He does so, it means a clear deliverance for the God-fearing, and shame for their oppressors. Lord, fulfill this word!"
Joy for the Cast Out
"Hear the word of the Lord, you who tremble at His word: 'Your brethren who hated you, who cast you out for My name's sake, said, "Let the Lord be glorified, that we may see your joy. But they shall be ashamed.'"
~ Isaiah 66:5
"Possibly this verse may not apply to one in a thousand of readers, but the Lord cheers that one in such words as these. Let us pray for all who are cast out wrongfully from the society that they love. May the Lord appear to their joy! The text applies to truly gracious men who were cast out because of their fidelity and their holiness. This must have been very bitter to them, especially because their casting out was done in the name of religion and professedly with the view of glorifying God. How much is done for the devil in the name of God!
The appearing of the Lord for them is the hope of His persecuted people. He appears as the advocate and defender of His elect, and when He does so, it means a clear deliverance for the God-fearing, and shame for their oppressors. Lord, fulfill this word!"(By: Charles H. Spurgeon ~ One Minute Devotions)
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