HOLD MY HAND

When we were expecting the arrival of Anna, Jay and I took the girls to a sibling class.  Lauren was 4 and Katie was 1.  They were so cute dressed in their little scrubs, shoe covers, and surgery hats.  The nurses began with an introduction, a short explanation, and then a tour of where I would be.  Off the girls went.  I can still close my eyes and see Lauren take Katie by the hand and walk off following the others. 

We begin our life with a grand introduction, then our parents give us explanations for situations and then we are off on our life tour.  Our introduction is pretty similar to each other.  Depending on our parents our explanations can vary, but hopefully will give us the strength and courage to walk down this life road.  Then we get cut from the umbilical cord for good and it is time for the world tour.  Some of us on this tour will go down the right roads making every turn correctly and sharply.  Always turning on our turn signal when we need it.  Others will hit all the speed bumps that tell us, “Ok time to slow down,” or “OOPs I made a mistake again!”  We may make a complete u-turn and head in the other direction.  We just never know on this tour what may be in our path. 

Much like the vision I have of Lauren taking Katie’s hand is how the Lord is here for us.  No matter what turn, road or bump we go down or hit He is holding our hand.  The Lord isn’t like a policeman waiting for us to make a mistake and throwing on the handcuffs.  He is like a loving sibling who takes our hands in His and leads us through all the experiences of life. 

Isaiah 41:13 New International Version (Bible Hub)

For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you. 

In this chapter of Isaiah God speaks with tenderness; Fear not for I am with thee.  We have no worries with God holding our hand.  If we are weak, if we are scared, is we are ashamed, if we are apprehensive we are never alone.  The Lord will help us for He is our redeemer.  Even the strongest of people get tired and worn down at times, but Gods power and strength never diminish.  He is never too tired or too busy to help us and lead us.  His strength is the source of our strength. 

When you feel that no one is holding your hand remember God is there.  He will lead you over the bumps, around the curves, and through the tunnels of life.  Call upon the Lord, He will grab your hand and be your tour guide for life.