I WILL HOLD YOUR HAND
Today’s Text: I the LORD have called thee in righteousness, and will hold thine hand, and will keep thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, for a light of the Gentiles. (Isaiah 42:6)Today’s Thoughts: This is one of my favourite texts. It reminds me of a child going for an operation. Mommy and/or Daddy may be there, but that is not enough. “Mommy/Daddy please hold my hand!” God is with us when we go through trials, but more than that, He says, “I will hold your hand”. God has called us to be His people, he wants us to be powerful witnesses of who He is. He does not send us out alone, He is right there with us, holding our hands and keeping us safe in Him.
Today’s Testimony: Once when I was visiting a friend she said that she knows God is there for us, but sometimes you just need a friend to be there too, ‘cause God can’t just give you a hug. My thoughts were, “O, no one ever told me that.” I often say to the Lord, “Please hold me”, when I’m hurting. And He does. I sense His arms around me. It always makes me feel a whole lot better. I know that if He were here in person He would hold me, so why should it be any different because He isn’t here in human flesh?!
God really wants to hold the hand of each one of us. He longs to hold us when we’re in distress. Could it be that He does, but we simply don’t notice?!
Today’s Task: The next time you are feeling down and out, scared, or hurting, remember that God is right there. He has promised that He will hold your hand. He will wrap His arms around you too. Don’t believe what the world says; God is a very personal God. Ask Him to hold you, then believe that He is, because I’m telling you, He truly is.
Today’s Thanks: Lord I thank You that You have promised that You will hold us in distress. I thank You that You are a very personal God, who is not as distant as the world portrays you. I pray that You will help us to sense You holding our hands and Your arms around us. Help our unbelief. I love You Lord, and I praise You. I thank You for Your love. I pray in Christ’s name, Amen.