“HEPHZIBAH”
Neil T. Anderson in his book, “Who I Am In Christ” , is quoted as saying about our culture, “Our IDENTITY is wrapped up in our acceptance, our security, and our significance.” He went on to write...
“We are ACCEPTED by the world when: we look and dress a certain way; talk and behave a certain way; think and believe a certain way.
We are SECURE when: we have enough money, stocks & bonds, insurance, material goods; we have our physical and mental health; we have covered all the possibilities of what might happen.
We are SIGNIFICANT when: we have made a significant contribution to the world (and the world decides what is significant); we can perform up to a high standard in the arts, sports, business, science, etc.; the majority feels we are significant.” According to the prophet Isaiah, if GOD IS... 1. King; 2. Redeemer; 3. Lord Almighty; 4. Rock; 5. Maker; 6. Holy One; 7. Savior; 8. Husband; 9. Mighty One; 10. Father ...
...Then His children are called:
1. Repairer(s) of Broken Walls; 2. Restorer(s) of Streets with Dwellings; 3. Oaks of Righteousness (a planting of the Lord for His splendor); 4. Priests of the Lord; 5. Ministers of our God; 6. Holy People; 7. The Redeemed of the Lord; 8. Sought After; 9. The City No Longer Deserted; 10. Hephzibah (My Delight)
Isaiah makes the point that our identity goes beyond culture; it’s wrapped up in God: who HE IS; what HE HAS DONE; and how much HE CARES for us! For all of you “Hephzibah’s” out there.... BE COMFORTED!!
God is good. Mr. Steve
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