I came out to the living room this morning, preparing to sit
and write in my favorite chair, when I saw the figurine a friend lent me
yesterday, sitting on the round table next to my chair.
My eyes teared up with
joy and delight, a surprise to my system and being, as I thought of God’s love
for me, that He holds me such that nothing can ever snatch me out of His hand
and, also, as I thought of my friend’s expressions of compassion for me, knowing
that her thoughts are with me, wishing me the best, even when we aren't
together.
As I gently picked up the small figurine and held it in my
hand, I pictured and sensed the Lord, holding me lovingly, cradling me in His
hands and arms and heart, with the love of a mother or grandmother for her beloved
child or grandchild.
Lord, may I never lose sight of this thought, belief, and
sense of knowing that you will always hold me close in the palm of Your hand.
I love You, Lord! Forever! Amen!
Linda
The bottom of this
figurine is printed with the following:
Palm of My Hand
See!
I will not
forget you…
I have carved
you on the palm
of my hand.
Isaiah 49:15
c. 1983, Roman, Inc.
See also Isaiah 49:15-16
and the verse I was thinking about: John 10:28-29.
You can find these verses at: http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Isaiah+49%3A15-16&version=NIV and http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john+10:28-29.
