What Does it Mean to be Marked by God?*
When I pondered the word "marked," I searched for a perfect definition. I found various meanings, including distinguished characteristics, chosen, and graded. However, the archaic meaning of "marked" as "attention" resonated deeply with me.
Attention from God.
In God's word, Psalm 67 says:
God, mark us with grace and blessing! Smile!
The whole country will see how you work,
all the godless nations see how you save.
God! Let people thank and enjoy you.
Let all people thank and enjoy you.
Let all far-flung people become happy and shout their happiness
because You judge them fair and square,
you tend the far-flung people.
God! Let people thank and enjoy you.
Let all people thank and enjoy you.
Earth, display your exuberance!
You mark us with blessing, O God, our God.
You mark us with blessing, O God.
Earth's four corners - honor him!
At first, the psalmist had the posture of asking or inquiring, but when the psalmist got to verses 6 and 7, he acknowledged that he had already been marked by God. God has marked us with His blessing. We have the full attention of the Almighty God, and that means He has placed us on the spot to showcase His glory and God never forgets those He marks.
Because we have been marked, we are not just mere mortals. When we wake up each day, we should step out with the full consciousness and confidence of one God has specifically distinguished for grace and blessing. The enemy does not dictate our lives, but our detailed lives have been written out by God, and He said we are marked.
Trusting in God's Promises
Even in difficult circumstances, we can trust in God's promises. After getting up from bed and seeing the number of bills that I was stuck with, the groceries were out and I was low on cash, yes I became low on emotional support, but God reminded me that I am marked for His blessing and grace. He placed a word in my heart for that moment.
The miracle is not just in the plenty but also in the little.
Our declaration to God each day is: "You mark us with blessing, O God, our God."
And beloved you have God's full attention.
Stay Revived!
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