In His Grip

IN HIS GRIP

Part 4 of 10 in Promises of God Series

Isaiah 41:10

“Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”

“Skate like you walk, Shak,” ten year old Cassie advised her eight year old cousin at the indoor ice-skating rink. She gripped Shakira’s hand as she began to fall, and lifted her up. “Pretend you’re roller blading.”

“Right.” Shakira agreed, nodding her head. “I know how to roller blade!” Shakira smiled and relaxed. Within seconds, she was ice skating! “Yah!”

Cassie let go of her hand. She watched her little cousin skate ahead of her, happy and confident. Some of God’s kids never smile and relax—because they don’t trust the One Who’s in charge. Many people refuse to believe that Jesus is our Big Brother, a friend who lifts us up whenever we begin to fall. Believers often forget that God grips us in His righteous right hand—exactly like the opening Scripture says.

When will we get who God is, how strong He is, or how dependable He is? God understands that “all men are grass, and all their glory is like the flowers of the field. The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them.” (Isaiah 40:7). Jesus’ life proved that just walking and talking make humans hungry and tired. God knows what humans need just to stay alive.

Isaiah 40:11 says, “He tends His flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart; He gently leads those who have young.” This is the very picture of Jesus! Jesus says in John 10:11, “I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down His life for the sheep.” And Jesus did just that!

Jesus taught, healed, and performed miracles while on earth, and got people’s attention. But still many refused to believe that He is God’s Son, the long-awaited Messiah. Jesus didn’t refuse doing what He came to earth for—dying on the cross. His death paid the price of human sin, the last sacrifice the Father needed to welcome His kids back into His family. One day—after everyone on earth has a chance to either accept or reject Jesus as Lord—He’ll return to earth.

Take Home Nugget

“I have other sheep that are not of this pen.” Jesus teaches in John 10:16. “I must bring them also. They too will listen to My voice, and there shall be one flock, and one Shepherd.”

Gripped in the Father’s right hand is where believers wait for His Son’s return.

J.D. Griffith

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