In Safety Alone

Israel then shall dwell in safety alone. Deut. 33:28a Alone, dwelling alone. Yet, dwelling in the midst of the world! Distinct, yet in its distinction not isolated, in the world, yet, not of the world, -- such is the unique, the peculiar position of the people of God! For, Israel shall dwell in safety alone. Not merely exist, but dwell alone! Their position, as far as earthly relations are con­cerned, is not like that of an isolated tribe or nation, that live on an island in a far away...