You put words in my mouth!
by Sal Huckel
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I have put my words in your mouth and covered you with the shadow of my hand – I who set the heavens in place, who laid the foundations of the earth, and who say to Zion, ‘You are my people’ (Isaiah 51:16).
We are reminded in this passage of the awesomeness and majesty of God and that we are his people! We can see so many acts of the mighty arm of God as we read this passage – have a look. It does us good sometimes to put our relationship with God into the bigger context. Reflect on some of these mighty acts: imagine the power of the parting of the sea! We know the story – do we consider the power of God and the access we have to him in the same breath?
Even though God’s people were rescued, they still forgot and turned away from him later. These mighty acts are remembered … and then forgotten. God constantly reminds his people of his power, mighty acts and rescues and redemption, but this is forgotten in the moment of oppression (or temptation). Perhaps we are the same. We are certain that if the waters had parted for us, we would not have melted gold and made idols. However, we may reflect on our own mountaintop (or rescue helicopter) experiences and still doubt when persecution or troubles seem unending.
Let’s focus on the final verse. The God who set the heavens in place says, ‘You are my people’. We are not forgotten. We must not forget.
Lord, help me remember your mighty acts, to read and learn from your word and promises to me. Please help me to learn from what you have done for me and remember that we are your people. Amen.
Sal is married to Pastor Matthew Huckel, and they have six wonderful children – now an entire worship band as they serve together in ministry. Sal wears many other hats: she loves writing, speaking, and working as a wellness coach for Weight Watchers.
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