My People

 

My People What agreement can exist between the temple of God and idols? For we are the temple of the living God. As God has said: “I will dwell with them and walk among them, and I will be their God, and they will be My people.”  2 Corinthians 6:16 What a sweet title: “My people!” And what a comforting revelation: “Their God!” How much meaning is packed into those two words, “My people!” Here is a sense of special belonging. The whole world is God’s—Heaven and earth are His, and He rules over all humanity. But among all, He has chosen a specific group to be His own. He calls them “My people” in a special way—those whom He has redeemed and purchased for Himself. In this title, there is the idea of ownership. In a unique and personal way, the Lord’s portion is His people! All nations are under His control, but His chosen people are His own special prized possession. He has done more for them than for others. He bought them with His own blood, brought them near to Himself, set His great heart upon them, and has loved them with an everlasting love: a love that cannot be quenched by many waters (trials) and will never fade, no matter how much time passes. by Charles H. Spurgeon