Part 2 Apple of His Eye 11/28-30

28-30 Nov. 2016 - Part 2, The Apple of His Eye – Manna by Dorothy Callies

Zechariah 2:8 “Whoever touches you touches the apple of His eye” (NIV).

Sharing the devotion from ‘Our Daily Bread’ written by Amy Boucher Pye:

“The prophet Zechariah employs (uses) this phrase (a brief expression) in his word to God’s people who had returned to Jerusalem after their captivity in Babylon. 

“He calls them to repent, to rebuild the temple, and to renew their hearts of love for the true God.  For the Lord loves His people greatly; they are the apple of His eye.

“Hebrew scholars (a person who attends a school or studies under a teacher) suggest this phrase from Zechariah 2 denotes (point out plainly) one’s reflection in the pupil of another’s eye, with the word “apple” emerging (became clear) because it’s a common spherical (relating to) object (thing).

“So with eyes being precious and fragile (easily broken or delicate), they need protecting, and that’s how the Lord wants to love and protect His people—by holding them close to His heart.” [End]

Sharing the notes from ‘The Full Life Study Bible’ written by Donald C. Stamps:

“2:8 HE THAT TOUCHETH YOU TOUCHETH THE APLLE OF HIS EYE. Zion (v. 7) represents the godly (having showing love to God) remnant (small survivors) of Israel; they are the apple (pupil) of God’s eye, precious and important to Him.  Believers today are as important and loved as were God’s people of Old Testament times; we are under His protective care and concern.” [End]

Dorothy:  Now I read two verses: Psalm 17:8 and Zechariah 2:8 about “The Apple of His Eye.” How else could God being able to express His feeling for His own people that He loves so much?  This phrase really gives us a deeper insight of how God really feels. 

Sometimes people of the world might view God as a cruel God who seems heartless when so many terrible things were happening.  I remind myself: God has a plan. God is giving people time to turn to Him.  There are many wonderful testimonies of God’s grace upon many people who appreciate the chance to accept Christ through tragedy.

People who turned to God becomes the “Apple of His Eye” and God is glad that He waited enough time for them to turn to Him.  His heart is tender. His heart is touched when you are hurting. Like David said, “Hide me under the shadow of thy wings.” God is like a hen, God covered us under His arms.  So lets’ sing: Oh God, Awesome!

Oh God, awesome in power,

Oh God, tender in love.

Oh God, You are my God,

And I love You.

Oh God, full of compassion,

Oh God, faithful and true.

Oh God, You are my God,

And I love You.

(Collections of song)