Apple of Your Eye

"Keep me as the apple of your eye; hide me in the shadow of your wings.” Psalm 17:8

The verses in Exodus 33 are about God saying to Moses, “…you have found favor with me, and you are my friend.” God spoke to Moses "as a friend". I have always thought of myself as God’s favorite, which is funny considering all the health issues I have to deal with. 

I remember that I was a favorite of my Grade 4 teacher in UP, and she gave me the responsibility of taking attendance. One day, I forgot to do my homework, and right away, I had fallen from her good graces and the responsibility was taken away and given to someone else. I felt so bad. I am so thankful that God is not like that. Even if we mess up, He is quick to forgive and continues to show His love and faithfulness!!!!

But I know from personal experience that even if we are God's favorite, that not everything will be rosy! Not by a long shot! Saint Teresa of Avila complained to her best friend Jesus about her troubles, and Jesus answered, "Teresa, that is how I treat my friends!" Saint Teresa retorted, "No wonder you have so few friends!"

I believe we are each God's favorite, the apple of His eye, His friend, and He wants to fill us to overflowing if we can see beyond our troubles to the blessings hidden in the challenges of our life!