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A Banner of Welcome


Finding Your Place - Advent 2024 - Day 4

 

"And in that day there shall be a root of Jesse, which shall stand for an ensign of the people; to it shall the Gentiles seek: and his rest shall be glorious. And it shall come to pass in that day, that the Lord shall set his hand again the second time to recover the remnant of his people, which shall be left... And he shall set up an ensign for the nations, and shall assemble the outcasts of Israel, and gather together the dispersed of Judah from the four corners of the earth... And there shall be an highway for the remnant of his people... like as it was to Israel in the day that he came up out of the land of Egypt." (Isaiah 11:10-16 KJV)

 

Today's word hits home for anyone who's ever felt like an outcast. God speaks of gathering those who are dispersed, creating highways for the remnant, and establishing a banner that calls people home. For those navigating life post-release, trying to find housing, or seeking acceptance in a world of background checks, this promise resonates deeply.

Notice God's specific mention of doing this work "the second time." Second chances... and third, and forth... aren't just possible with God – they're part of His pattern. That's why we at Central Bible Ministries "Embrace those needing "another" chance.  God specializes in gathering those society has scattered and creating paths where obstacles once stood.

 

Your Homecoming Truth:
Your background check may say "offender," but God's banner over you says "welcomed." Your past may say "dispersed," but His promise says "gathered."

 

Preparing Your Heart for Christmas:
Where do you need God to make a highway in your journey today? What obstacles feel like they're blocking your path home?

 

Engagement Prompt:
Share your "coming home" moment below
Drop a if you need prayer for your journey
Tag someone who helped you find your way back

 

Join our Central Bible Ministries family where everyone belongs - Mondays 9:30 AM or 6:30 PM. Hot meal and genuine welcome guaranteed.

 

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