59. House of Prayer
Matthew 21:13 My house shall be called the house of prayer.
Mark 11:17 My house shall be called of all nations the house of prayer.
Luke 19:46 My house is the house of prayer.
The promise is that the House of God shall be called the House of Prayer; and not only called but “is;” and not just for some but for all peoples; no one is excluded from coming into God’s presence for prayer. House = Temple = Presence of God on the earth. Jesus is the Temple, the very presence of God on earth; the church, believers in Christ, is now the presence of God on earth. All people, and all kinds of people, are invited and welcome to come before the Lord in prayer; through the work of Christ access is granted to all.
This promise means for us that we may come into the Presence any time to bring our requests, petitions, praise and worship before His Throne of Grace. Jesus opened the way. There is no other way to God except through Christ, but through Him the way is opened for us and for all people at all times and for any reason. Prayer is always available; God is always available; Love is always available; Forgiveness is always available. This promise encourages us to avail ourselves of this access early and often.