The scripture reveals that we are the Apple of God's Eye. The Lord is not in a far off or distant place, but the Holy Spirit is close, just before us. We are cherished by Him, as one who gazes intimately into our eyes! We know this because the Hebrew word for apple is 'ishon' meaning 'the little man of the eye,' which is our own reflection seen as we intently look into the eyes of another. Through this we learn that (a) God is close to us, (b) God protects us, (c) God values us, and (d) all as we turn our eyes upon Jesus and look full in his wonderful face the things of earth will grow strangely dim In the light of his glory and grace.