Helping Hand

I remember times when I was just a kid when my Dad would do this one simple thing and it seemed to make such a difference in my day.  If I was frustrated and struggling he would do this.  If I was being a brat he would this.  It didn't really matter what was going on, when he did this one thing it would make an impact on me.  Do you want to know what it was?

He put his hand on my shoulder.

When I needed support, his hand on my shoulder would tell me that his strength would hold me up.  When I needed discipline and direction, his hand on my shoulder would allow me to see myself within borders that helped me to not stray too far where I would really hurt myself.

His hand on my shoulder was like life to me.  It wasn't always pleasant, but it was always good.

When a hand is put on you it can really do powerful things.  And when a good hand is put on you, it can do impossible things.  In Acts 11 we read about the newly established church that was struggling to survive amidst strong opposition.  The new followers of Jesus were trying to help others to find freedom in Christ and it says in verse 21 "The Lord's hand was with them, and a great number of people believed and turned to the Lord."

When the hand of God is upon you great things happen. 

Are you in a place where a strong, good hand would be welcome?  Maybe your thoughts are taking you to dark places in the times we live in?  I want you to know that the hand of God on your shoulder can make all the difference in the world. 

It does for me.

My prayer for you today is that Jesus would capture your attention and that you would ask Him to show you what the strong and good hand of God feels like on your shoulder.  You won't be disappointed.

Have a great day friends.

B