Even in the earliest parts of the Bible, GOD hinted at the drawing in of the nations. It was never meant to be salvation just for the chosen people, the Jews. In fact one of the reasons they were set apart was to draw people in, to show that our GOD was different than the idols of this world.
We see examples of this drawing in, the mending of the dividing line as early as Genesis. Melchizedek, a follower of GOD Most High, blesses Abraham. A priest and a king, he followed GOD even before the Jewish people came into being.
Along the way we find Rahab and Ruth, women from non-believing lands, who choose to take a chance on GOD and are blessed beyond their wildest imaginings.
There are many instances where GOD specifically promised that the Gentiles they would not be left out of HIS great salvation plan.
Isaiah 56:6-8 ...And foreigners who bind themselves to the LORD, to serve HIM, to love the name of the LORD, and to worship HIM, all who keep the Sabbath without desecrating it and who hold fast to MY covenant-- these I will bring to MY holy mountain and give them joy in MY house of prayer. Their burnt offerings and sacrifices will be accepted on MY altar; for MY house will be called a house of prayer for all nations. The Sovereign LORD declares-- HE who gathers the exiles of Israel; "I will gather still others besides those already gathered.
Read also Isaiah 42:1-4, Genesis 12:3, Isaiah 11:9-12, Joel 2:28-32. This is just a selection of passages on how GOD always intended to bring in all who seek.
For my final selection I lead you to the New Testament. Matthew 2 speaks of men who traveled a great distance to seek out their GOD and King. They had followed the star from the East and brought gifts for HIM.
The Magi represent you and I at the birth of Jesus. Though once far off, GOD drew them as HE still draws us to HIM so that we may find peace, infinite love, salvation and forever joy. May HIS name be forever praised.
