Moment With The Master
“Gather the Outcast”
Categories: Moment With The Master"In that day," says the LORD, "I will assemble the lame, I will gather the outcast And those whom I have afflicted; I will make the lame a remnant, And the outcast a strong nation; So the LORD will reign over them in Mount Zion From now on, even forever. (Micah 4:6-7)
“In that day” seems to identify the marvelous promises mentioned here to the Gospel age. Remarkably these prophecies also describe the pathetic state of those who received God's blessings. “The lame” and “the outcast” represent an afflicted people. For centuries the Jews had suffered at the hands of various nations and her own unfaithful shepherds. However the Christ would but would relieve the afflicted of all nations.
The ministry of Jesus offers a clue as to who would receive his blessings. "He has sent Me to heal the brokenhearted, To proclaim liberty to the captives.” (Luke 4:18) Among the recipients were a social outcast that had five husbands, a tax collector, and a harlot that rejoiced in the grace of God.
Human monarchs have promised to take up the calls of the downtrodden and have failed because they fail to serve the greatest needs of the human soul. But Jesus, the King reaches the very heart of human need. He lifts them from the dregs of sin and makes them a part of his remnant.
The “remnant” includes Jews and Gentiles who trust in Jesus (Romans 9:27-33). They are citizens of Christ heavenly kingdom, a holy nation, God's people (1 Peter 2:9-10). And they have been chosen to bear fruit for God (Ephesians 2:10).
The Lord reigns over his people in Zion. When he is enthroned in one's heart something very special happens. There is no one like him. He heels our woes and gives us a special place with God.
Thankfully God's kingdom has come! Those of all nations have entered and found righteousness, joy, and peace in the Holy Spirit.
By George Slover
