Isaiah 56:7. “Even them will I bring to my holy mountain, and make them joyful in my house of prayer: their burnt offerings and their sacrifices shall be accepted upon mine altar; for mine house shall be called a house of prayer for all people.”
JOYFUL IN MY HOUSE. It belongs to Him in His holy mountain, this special place, this house of prayer – It is not “ours” or “mine” or any others – this place is not the house of men. Every time as one we gather, worshipping or learning there – The objects of our thoughts and interest – all are focused upon Him.
From different walks of life, we come, Spirit-drawn to sing our praise. Hearts are warmed and voices lifted when our sacrifices we do bring. After hours of busy living, pressured to conform to worldly ways – Joy in God’s house becomes contagious as we pray and together sing.
One was away for many days – sickness stopped her; she couldn’t come. Another was missing having gone away to some far and distant place. But the time eventually came when all were there, the Father’s house is really home – And there was joy in the house again, seeing them all there, face to face.
The saints were praying, calling on God, before the time for the meeting to start – Into the room came a long-lost prodigal, from the “far country” he is coming back. Just to see him come into their midst, lifted in praise everyone’s heart. There was joy in the house to see him there – what a difference his presence did make.
My joy is in God’s house – I have found my pleasure there for years. That joy comes from the reasons we have come the Master there to meet My joy also comes from God’s people, every one of them really cares – All coming, waiting and worshipping, rejoicing at the Master’s feet.
When every saint of God from every generation finally meets in the house above – What rejoicing there will be when everyone there is praising The Triune God for His mercy, matchless grace and love – Each one joyful in the house – all giving God the glory due Him.
“O God of glory, the joy we have in the house of God is certainly contagious. I noticed last night no one seemed to want to leave after we had been there for the whole meeting. Everyone wanted to talk to everyone else it seemed. Even on the sidewalk going toward their cars, the fellowship continued. What a blessing! What a cause for praise to Thee, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”