Isaías 49

Isaías 49

Ryle comments that "This is perhaps one of the most wonderful promises made to believers in the New Testament. It must probably be interpreted figuratively (ED: I AM NOT AS CONVINCED!). It means that there is no limit to the honor and glory which the Lord Jesus will bestow on those who are ready to meet him at his second coming." ----------------------- In light of this great truth that God does not forget us, may the Spirit of the Living God enable each of us to "Bless the LORD O my soul and FORGET none of His benefits" in Christ Jesus. Amen (Ps 103:2) Whenever Israel forgot who they were and what God had done for them, they lapsed into sin and paid dearly for their disobedience. Gratitude is a key element in the Christian life. Instead of imitating Israel and forgetting God’s blessings and ignoring his counsel (Ps. 106:13), let’s praise him and celebrate his goodness to us. God doesn’t forget us, and there’s no reason why we should forget him. Context of Isa 49:16 - Israel (depicted as "Zion") was in an hour of distress and discouraged by her exile to Babylon cried out "The LORD has forsaken me, and the Lord has forgotten me.” (Isa 49:14) Most of us have had the experience of writing something on our hands so that we might not forget it later. But we only do this if it is something important. The problem with men writing on their hands is that the ink washes off and can't remember the important item! When God Who needs no help with His memory engraves us on the palm of His hands, we are on His palms as eternal "reminders." Have you ever seen somebody write something on their hand so that they would not forget something. Maybe a telephone number, or something from the store. You only write it on your hand if it is important. The only problem with this system is that when you wash your hands what you wanted to remember gets washed away. As I was reading my Bible this week I came across a verse that reminded me of how important we are to God. Isaiah 49.16 - See, I have written your name on my hand. We are important enough to God that He is willing to write our name on His hand. God’s hands never get dirty and He never has to wash them. That means that He writes our name on his hand it is there forever. God never forgets us and He always loves us. A mother may be true, her affection may be as pure and as strong as earth can furnish but she may forget. But here is somebody who always has us in everlasting remembrance. We are kept right before His eyes all the time -- graven upon the palms of His hands.