DAY 6

Israel Is God’s Inheritance

For the LORD’s portion is his people, Jacob his allotted heritage. “He found him in a desert land, and in the howling waste of the wilderness; he encircled him, he cared for him, he kept him as the apple of his eye. Like an eagle that stirs up its nest, that flutters over its young, spreading out its wings, catching them, bearing them on its pinions, the LORD alone did lead him, and there was no foreign god with him.” Deuteronomy 32:9-12 RSV

Israel is God’s portion. Jacob is His inheritance. What a statement of worth and appreciation! What a declaration of belonging!

We often say that God is our portion and heritage, and that is true. We see Him as the greatest gift of all, above all the blessings and eternal rewards He bestows on us. Here, Israel is the inheritance of God. Jacob enriches God as children enrich their parents. Israel is His treasure, as kids are their mother's and father's gems. What a powerful proclamation of value! What a fantastic assertion of significance in God’s eye.

God expresses His love for Israel in the language of an eagle caring for its young. It is only by His attentive care that Jacob survived in a hostile wilderness. God surrounded Israel with protection. He cared for him and kept him as the apple of His eye. Like the apple of the eye, Israel is very personal, sensitive, and precious to God. Whatever distress Israel experiences affects the Lord intimately.

Like an eagle training its young to fly, watching over them carefully, and backing them every step of the way, God teaches Israel to trust and follow Him. He supplies strength and assistance with patience whenever Jacob is in need. He will not let Israel fall down but catches her and bears her on His wings.

Prayer

Our Father,

We bless Your Holy Name. We praise You for your love for Israel. Thank you for letting us know that Jacob is Your inheritance, and the sons of Israel are so precious to You. Thank you for showing us how closely You watch over and tenderly care for them. Thank you for grafting us into the Olive Tree of Israel through Jesus the Messiah, making us Your inheritance, too.

Let the Body of Christ know that Israel is the apple of Your eye. Open the understanding of the believers and impart your emotions to them. Share Your heart with Your Church. Lead us to surround the Jewish people with our love and prayers. Let us take good care of them when an opportunity arises and stand with them in times of trouble.

In the Name of Jesus. Amen