Daily Devotions
Isaiah
"Jeshurun, whom I have chosen"
Text: Isaiah 44:2
CHOSEN BY THE LORD
What a privilege to be “chosen” by the LORD. This was Israel’s special privilege and blessing!
“Yet hear now, O Jacob My servant,
And Israel whom I have chosen.
Thus says the LORD who made you
And formed you from the womb, who will help you:
‘Fear not, O Jacob My servant;
And you, Jeshurun, whom I have chosen.'”
Isaiah 44:1-2
1. The word “chosen”.
a) It was used twice in as many verses.
b) The name “Jacob”.
i) It was the original name given by his parents.
ii) It was used symbolically to describe a sinful nation.
c) Nevertheless:
i) God still regarded Jacob as His servant.
ii) This displayed the greatness of God’s lovingkindness and mercy.
d) God appealed to Jacob:
i) To hear.
ii) To take heed.
e) Jacob had become “Israel”.
i) God had changed him.
ii) He was “chosen” indeed!
2. Important Reminders.
a) The LORD’s role in Israel’s life.
i) He had made Israel.
ii) He had formed him from the womb.
b) God reiterates His offer to help.
i) He will offer all the assistance Israel may need.
ii) Israel need not be in constant fear and dread.
c) God was tenderly disposed towards Israel.
i) God regarded Israel as “Jeshurun”.
ii) This was like a gentle pet name for Israel.
iii) The name means “The upright one”.
d) God reminds Jeshurun:
i) He is chosen by God.
ii) He is God’s servant.
iii) There is no need to fear the enemy or the travails of life.