“Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of
your wings”
Psalm 17:8
“Keep me as the apple of your eye”. The original Hebrew for this idiom is
'iyshown 'ayin and can be literally translated as "Little Man of the
Eye." This is a reference to the tiny reflection of yourself that you can
see in other people's pupils. Figuratively it is something, or more usually
someone, cherished above others.
In order for a reflection to be caught in someone’s eye and
for you to be able to see that reflection they must have their gaze directed
and fixed on you, and you must be standing near enough to them to see that
reflection. Oh, to be that close and
intimate with our God and Creator! Just the mere thought of such intimacy
inspires worship in my heart!
“I will proclaim your name O Lord and praise your
greatness! You are my Rock and your works
are perfect and all your ways are just.
I lift you up because you are my faithful God who does no wrong; who is
upright and just. Show me the wonders of
your great love and keep me as the apple of your eye; I praise you because you
alone are the Most High over all the earth.”
(Deuteronomy 32:3-4, Psalm 17:7-8, Psalm 83:18b)
Worshiping with you today,
Lisa
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