-August 6, 2020-
Good morning, happy Thursday,
-God Holds Us By Our Right Hand-
“‘For I, the Lord your God, will hold you by the your right hand, saying to you, ‘Fear not, I will help you.’”
Imagine a father holding his young son’s hand as they walk down the street, as they cross the street, and as they enter a large shopping mall. The father loves his son and wants to protect him from possible danger and distress. The son is happy and content with his father holding his hand. This is a picture of our Heavenly Father’s love and care for us as we walk through this world.
At a certain age, the son may want to pull away, not wanting his father to hold his hand any longer, thinking he can make it on his own. One of the worse things that can happen is becoming separated and getting lost. It happened to me once as a child and I got so scared. I never forgot it.
We need the Lord to lead us, guide us, and help us on our journey through this world. Our enemies, the world, the flesh, and the devil seek our demise. Fears, cares, and worries are everywhere. In Psalm 73:23-24, the psalmist says, “Nevertheless I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.”
There is no better place to be in this world than walking close to the Lord hand in hand, step by step. There is such comfort, peace, assurance, and encouragement for us. He calms our fears and dries our tears. The Lord is in control. The Lord says, “Fear not, I will help you.” No earthly help will work, we need Him.
The hymn writer Thomas A. Dorsey wrote, “Precious Lord, take my hand, lead me on, help me stand; I am tired, I am weak, I am worn; Thru the storm, through the night, lead me on to the light, take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home. When my way grows drear, precious Lord, linger near; when my life is almost gone, hear my cry, hear my call, hold my hand lest I fall; take my hand, precious Lord, lead me home.”
Let us remember how much we need the close fellowship with our Lord. The Lord promises to hold our hand and help us in whatever we are going through.We need not fear, when Jesus is near. May we know that He holds our hand, we need not worry about letting go of His hand: He will will never let go of our hand.
Have a blessed day walking hand in hand with Jesus. Stay safe and healthy.
Dean
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