Amazing Hands
Thursday November 28, 2019
Recently on social media a text went around with a picture of two old and gnarled hands. In the text we read how a grandfather explained to his grandchild some of the many things those hands had done through the years. It was an explanation of the value of those hands even though they looked so old and frail.
All through the Bible we read of hands used in blessing, in work, in protection, in creating, in liberating, in feeding, in prayer and praise, and so many other functions. Hands are so important and so precious.
The hand of God is used to help us think about God's power and protection in our world and our lives. God created everything, including us, and to God we will return. In the years between our birth and our death, God is with us and wants to help us in whatever situations we find ourselves, even when the situation we find ourselves in is the result of our own mistakes.
You made human beings rule over everything your hands created. You put everything under their control. Save us. Help us with your powerful right hand, so that those you love may be saved. Even if that person trips, he won’t fall. The Lord’s hand takes good care of him. Into your hands I commit my very life. Lord, set me free. You are my faithful God. (Psalm 8:6, 108:6, 37:24, 31:5 NIRV)
No hands are more beautiful, even though they are forever scarred, than the hands of Jesus who was nailed to the cross so we could be forgiven and brought to new life. When no one else cared about the mess we got ourselves into, God cared, and provided a way out for us. The depth of God's love for us is clearly seen in the hands of Jesus.
The Lord answers, “Can a mother forget the baby who is nursing at her breast? Can she stop having tender love for the child who was born to her? She might forget her child. But I will not forget you. I have written your name on the palms of my hands. (Isaiah 49:15-16a NIRV)
Prayer: Heavenly Father, thank you for all You have done for me which is represented in Your word as Your hands reaching out and holding up. I want to lift my hands in prayer and thanksgiving to You and then use them to serve others in the purpose You have for me. Amen
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