Who do you belong to? We identify with different people and groups and develop a sense of belonging within various communities. We belong to families and neighborhoods. We have our favorite sports teams and schools. We belong to communities of people who enjoy the same hobbies as us or have similar political views. In dozens of ways, we find ourselves belonging to other people and groups. But there is one person and one group that we must belong to—The Lord and His people.
In 2 Chronicles 23:16, we read, “And Jehoiada made a covenant between himself and all the people and the king that they should be the LORD’s people.” What an outstanding commitment! Jehoiada, the priest, bound himself, the nation, and the King of Judah to the Lord—they belonged to the Lord. And we should, too. Wherever else we think we belong, we belong to the Lord and must be His people.