April 05


Holding Hands


I the LORD have called you to righteousness and will hold your hand.

Isaiah 42:6 (NKJV)


Though they stumble they will not fall for the LORD holds them by the hand.

Psalm 37:24 (NLT)


Last night I was restless. It happens sometimes. I get things running through my mind like an Indy racecar! So while I should be slowing down and transitioning to dream world, I’m still processing. But last night I did get to sleep and sooner than I expected.

Five or ten minutes of tossing and turning ended when Kris rolled over, found my hand and held it. It wasn’t a motherly hand hold, nor was it a girl-boy kind of hand hold. It was the touch of a friend, and it made all the difference. Within a couple of minutes, I was fast asleep.

What is it about touch—a simple touch like holding someone’s hand—that means so much and does so much for us? I remember holding hands, because I rarely do it. But there is another hand hold I seem to forget about, but I wish I didn't. It’s God holding my hand.

God holds our hands, and I think we forget, so He tells us. He reminds us. He looks down and whispers in our ears, I’m here for you. It’s okay. He wants us to know everything will be fine. He’s present. He still loves us and He always will.

And by holding His hand, He leads us to something better—the abundant life of Christ!


Father, let us feel Your touch. Hold our hands, and lead us. Amen.