“My People” II Corinthians 6:16

“My People”
“And what agreement hath the temple of God with idols?
for ye are the temple of the living God; as God hath said, I will
dwell in them, and walk in them; and I will be their God, and
they shall be my people. ” II Corinthians 6:16
“My people,” Spurgeon says of this verse that it is “a sweet
title” and a “cheering revelation” (cf. Morning and Evening,
May 5). There are powerful considerations in those words my
people. They are easily overlooked:
First, the title speaks of a personal relationship between
God and those called my people. It is a relationship based
upon the finished work of God’s Son, the Lord Jesus. Only
those “in Him” can be included in God’s people.
Second, the title speaks of personal protection. God
secures what He owns (cf. John 10:27ff). He also defends
what He owns against assault by the many enemies they face.
He is a shield and buckler to His people (cf. Psa.91:4).
Third, the title speaks of personal comfort. In Psalm 23,
David said, “I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod
and thy staff they comfort me” (vs. 4).
Fourth, the title speaks of accountability. In II Chronicles
7, God explains that His people are accountable to Him. He
responds appropriately to their disobedience and to their
obedience. He is the One to whom they must be accountable.
“If my people … shall humble themselves … then will I hear from
heaven, and will forgive their sin … ” (II Chron. 7:14). – G.G.

Prepared by Roger Fulk, from the “Baptist Bread”, August 30, 2023, by author Dr. Guy Goodell, Pastor, Bible Baptist Church, Hudson Falls, NY. With permission from Tim Green, editor of Baptist Bread. The Baptist Bread