The Apple of His Eye (Zechariah 2:8)

“He that toucheth you toucheth the apple of his eye.” — Zechariah 2:8

Summary:

The imagery of the apple of the eye in Scripture highlights God’s close relationship with his people, showing how highly he values, carefully cares for, and compassionately sympathises with them. Through Christ, those who were once distant from God are now brought close and considered precious to him. Any harm inflicted on them personally affects him, and every act of love toward them is like serving him. This truth offers comfort to believers, warns their enemies, and encourages God’s people to protect his cause, pursue holiness with care, and hold fast to his word with tenderness.

 

Outline:

• Union with God
  • Through Christ, believers are reconciled to God and joined to him in the closest fellowship.
• The value of God’s people
  • The Lord treasures the gracious and contrite as his portion, his jewels, and his glory.
• The vigilance of divine protection
  • God guards his people more carefully than the eye is naturally guarded from harm.
• The tenderness of divine sympathy
  • Their afflictions touch him personally, and his compassion is joined with wisdom and almighty power.
• The believer’s answering duty
  • Christians should serve God’s people, cherish his honour, walk carefully, and keep his commandments.