Isaiah 63:19
We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name.
ISAIAH 63:19
This brief verse declares: “We are thine: thou never barest rule over them; they were not called by thy name.” It recognizes the people’s relationship status—belonging to God as His people but not fully under His rule due to ongoing rebellion. The emphasis is on divine ownership and the people’s estrangement from living under God’s name, a pattern echoed in Israel’s history.
Core themes include belonging to God, God’s lordship, and the contrast between true identity (being God’s people) and lived reality (not always under God’s governance). It highlights the gap between covenantal status and experiential obedience.
If you sense you’re not “under God” the way you could be, this verse invites honest repentance and recommitment. Practical steps: submit daily decisions to God, ask the Holy Spirit to cultivate obedience, and align your life with God’s purposes so that you bear His name in character and actions—integrity at work, compassion in relationships, and faithfulness in trials.
Cross-References
- Romans 6:16-22
- 1 Corinthians 6:19-20
- Exodus 19:5-6
- 2 Chronicles 20:7
- Malachi 1:6