Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"You were precious in My sight"
Text: Isaiah 43:4
GOD’S PROMISES TO REDEEMED ISRAEL
The significance of God’s redemption is truly profound. This was the experience of Israel in its long history of redemption.
“For I am the LORD your God,
The Holy One of Israel, your Saviour;
I gave Egypt for your ransom,
Ethiopia and Seba in your place.
Since you were precious in My sight,
You have been honoured,
And I have loved you;
Therefore I will give men for you,
And people for your life.”
Isaiah 43:3-4
1. An instructive reminder.
a) The LORD is the God of Israel.
b) He is the Holy One of Israel.
c) He is the Saviour (Redeemer).
2. Looking back at the past.
a) God had redeemed Israel from Egypt.
i) The price of the ransom was Egypt itself.
ii) The LORD plagued Egypt for Israel’s sake.
b) Ethiopia and Seba
i) These were enemies of Israel.
ii) God redeemed Israel from their dominance.
3. What was the reason for God to save Israel?
a) The LORD was their Redeemer.
b) Redemption was the beginning of God’s relationship with Israel.
c) God regarded Israel as precious in His sight.
d) The LORD had a deep love for His people.
4. What else would God do for His redeemed people?
a) God would repeat what He did against Egypt, Ethiopia and Seba.
b) He would protect Israel at all costs.
5. Meaning of this statement: “Therefore I will give men for you,
and people for your life.”
a) Those who seek to do evil against Israel would be punished.
b) Their lives would even be made forfeit if they were to attempt to harm His people.
c) This is God’s profound promise of protection for His redeemed people.