“Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; thou art mine” (Isaiah 43:1).

 The book of Isaiah is a tremendous Old Testament writing. Many believers love turning to the book of Isaiah to read the many promises and to cherish once again the reassurance that God gives to His people. Even in the Old Testament period of time, God reached down in tremendous grace to reassure His people of His redemption and possession. To a believer, there are no sweeter words than redemption and possession. What wonderful blessings, joy, and reassurance to know that we belong to Him! As the special music was being beautifully presented, the bridal couple, Jack and Marianna, softly whispered to each other, “Now you belong to me!” The guests could see them whispering and smiled at the obvious joy and love that was being communicated, but only the Lord, the pastor, and each other heard those wonderful words, “Now you belong to me!” The bridal couple had many years ahead to rejoice in that wonderful truth. But a far greater possession was to be realized in the lives of that young couple. They not only belonged to each other; they belonged to the Lord.

 For today: Rejoice if you are a Christian! You belong to the Lord!