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Isaiah 43:1,4 … “Fear not, I have redeemed you; I call you by name, you are Mine!” … 4 you are precious and special in My sight and I love you.
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Don’t be afraid
Remember to whom you belong!
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It’s the Lord the Good Shepherd who
Calls you by name and
Protects you –John 10:3
You are loved with and everlasting love –Jeremiah 31:3
You are precious and special in His sight –Isaiah 43:1,4
His treasured possession
Chosen to declare His praise! –1Peter 2:9
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John 10:3 … The watchman opens the gate for Him, and the sheep listen to His voice. He calls His own sheep by name and leads them out.
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Jeremiah 31:3 … The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: “I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving-kindness.
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1Peter 2:9 … But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people belonging to God{God’s OWN POSSESSION}, that you may declare the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His wonderful light.
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| Word Study . From Biblehub Isaiah 43:1: I have called you by your name Calling by name signifies a personal relationship and intimate knowledge. In ancient Near Eastern culture, knowing someone’s name implied authority and a deep connection. This phrase reflects God’s personal care and attention to His people, reminiscent of John 10:3, where Jesus, the Good Shepherd, calls His sheep by name, indicating a personal and protective relationship. . you are Mine! This declaration of possession signifies a covenant relationship, where God claims Israel as His own. It reflects the covenantal language found in Exodus 19:5, where God declares Israel to be His treasured possession. This phrase also foreshadows the New Testament understanding of believers being God’s possession, as seen in 1 Peter 2:9, emphasizing belonging and identity in Christ. |
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Related:
God Knows Your Name!{prayer plan}
God Knows Your Name!{prayer}
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