“There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun, Who rides upon the heaven in thy help, and in His excellency on the sky.”
Who is “Jeshurun”? This is another name for God’s chosen people, the people of Israel. The word means “upright.” The people of Israel were sometimes referred to as “dear upright people.” But the focus of this verse is not on Israel but on their God. What does it tell us about “the God of Jeshurun”? It is about the uniqueness of God: “There is none like unto the God of Jeshurun.” The Bible tells us that Israel did not always recognize the uniqueness of their God, but that said more about Israel than it did about God. We see the uniqueness of God in His Son, Jesus Christ. The text tells us that we need to put our focus on God instead of ourselves. It is about the care of God: “Who rides upon the heaven in thy help.” God is higher than His people, but He still cares about us. He is interested in our lives to the extent that He sent His Son to offer Himself as the sacrifice for our sins. He who “rides upon the heaven” is far above our ability to understand. We are reminded of this in Isaiah 55:8: “For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the Lord.” But this text reminds us that this God is “thy help.” He cares about our lives. Jesus illustrated this love and care of God throughout His earthly ministry. He cared for all people, the rich and the poor. He made no distinction between them. He healed the blind beggar, Bartimaeus, and He ministered to and changed the rich tax collector, Zacchaeus. He cares about you! It is about the excellence, or majesty, of God, “who rides on the heavens.” I’ll let the Bible explain this to you, because it can do a better job of it than I can – duh. Psalm 68:33-35: “To Him that rides upon the heavens of heavens, which were of old: lo, He sends out His voice, and that a mighty voice. 34. Ascribe ye strength unto God: His excellency is over Israel, and His strength in the clouds. 35. O God, thou art terrible out the holy places: the God if Israel is He that gives strength and power unto His people. Blessed be God.” What I understood about this is that God is sovereign over the world. He is above us, but at the same time He loves us and is with us. This is the God who sent His Son to die on the cross as a sacrifice for our sins. The “God of Jeshurun” is also our God. In His majestic sovereignty, He loves us and is interested in our lives. He is interested in your life. Bro. Joe
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