OCTOBER 24, Deuteronomy 32:10 

Today’s Bible verse tells us the Jews were the apple of God’s eye – that the Lord protected and watched over them in the wilderness. What does it mean when the phrase “apple of one’s eye” is used?

The word “apple” is translated from the Hebrew language and that word can mean black. is phrase “apple of one’s eye” thus means the pupil of one’s eye – that portion of your eye that is so sensitive and so important to sight. Would you ever let someone touch your pupil? Of course not, unless of course it is an eye doctor who needs to examine you, but you will also tend to flinch.

Why do we not allow others to touch our eye’s pupil? First of all, it is instinctive. When someone moves his hand quickly towards your eye, you will instinctively blink or close your eyes to protect your pupil. Secondly, we do not allow others to touch our pupils because they are so sensitive. If our pupils are affected, our eyesight may be harmed. Lastly, our pupils can easily be injured. These three reasons help us better understand the meaning of the phrase “apple of one’s eye”.

Is it not wonderful that the Jews are the apple of God’s eye? That is why even after the Northern and Southern Kingdoms were destroyed, the Jews remained the apple of God’s eye and eventually, God restored the nation of Israel.

The same applies to us – we too are the apple of God’s eye because Jesus washed away our sins when He died in our place for our own sins. Since we are so precious to God, He will protect us. Is that not wonderful? We know we are the apples of our parents’ eyes, and that they will provide and protect us. The same applies with our Heavenly Father!

Thought: So grateful to be so loved by God!

Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank You so much that I am the apple of Your eye. May I always remember how precious this privilege is, and how I must treasure it by being true and close to God. In Jesus’ name I pray, Amen.