“The Lord’s”

“The Lord’s”

Bible: Isaiah 44:1-5

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The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children
(ROMANS 8:16).

Getting ‘inked’ is really popular wherever you look. Some tattoos are so small that you barely notice them. Others—from athletes to actors to people in the street—have covered whole arms and legs with pictures, words and patterns. The trend seems like it’s here to stay. The tattoo industry netted over £2 billion in a single year recently—and just under another £50 million for all the removal work people then wanted. No matter how you may feel about tattoos, Isaiah 44 gives a picture of people writing something on their hands: “The Lord’s” (ISAIAH 44:5). This ‘selftattoo’
ends a section of the Bible all about God’s care for those He had chosen (V.1). They could count on His help (V.2); and their land and children would enjoy His generosity (V.3). Two simple, powerful words, “The Lord’s”, show that God’s people knew they were His and that He would take care of
them. Those who come to God through trusting Jesus can confidently say of themselves, “The Lord’s!” We are His people, His sheep, His children, His inheritance, His home. These are the things we hold on to in the ups and downs of life. While we may have no physical mark or tattoo, we can be sure that we have been “marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit” (EPHESIANS 1:13). We can be sure we belong to Him (SEE ROMANS 8:16-17).

HOW CAN THE TRUTH THAT YOU BELONG
TO GOD CHANGE HOW YOU LIVE?

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