Isaiah 43:1
But now, this is what the LORD says— he who created you, O
Jacob, he who formed you, O Israel: “Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have
summoned you by name; you are mine.
O church, remember that Christ is the fulfillment of Israel
and the seed of Abraham so long awaited by God's people. And recall that you
are His bride! His redemption is your redemption! And even as He bears the name
of God, so do you bear His own name! He is Christ and you are His Christians!
Having been cleansed and made righteous by His blood, you are now counted
worthy the honor of bearing the name above all names! Wonder of wonders—take
joy, O bride of the Lamb!
God’s Verse for God’s people
Then said Jesus to those Jews which believed on him, If ye
continue in my word, [then] are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the
truth, and the truth shall make you free. (John 8:31-32)
God promises truth and freedom to all those who love Him and
abide in His good pleasure. In a life full of uncertainty, the truth of God is
wonderful to contemplate indeed! Never need we doubt the veracity of the Lord
for He Himself is the measure of truth. He is the standard by which all claims
stand or fall. And if He, in unmitigated Truth, says that we are made free,
then what iron fetter or steel prison can stifle our liberty? Why none at all!
Rejoice in your freedom, O Christian, and use it to pursue the righteousness of
God!
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