In the Palm of His Hand

You get a bonus blog post today! I'm sure you're excited. haha Yes, I realize I'm probably the only one who actually reads this blog...besides my husband. But he's sort of obligated to. But I had a thought to share and it was too long for a status. I hope the right people read this.

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I'm reading Gripped by the Greatness of God written by James MacDonald. I usually don't enjoy non-fiction unless it's about Titanic history, the Royal Family or education. However, I love digging into this book. I'm learning so much about my God and Savior through the eyes of Isaiah. What I read today really got me to thinking.

Isaiah 40:12 says, "Who has measure the waters in the hollow of his hand, or with the breadth of his hand marked off the heavens?" Mr. MacDonald writes, "Cup your hand. Look at that little place down there in the middle. Think about all of the water in all the world - God measured the oceans from the hollow of His hand. To be a little more exact, that's 912,500 cubic miles of water. That's a mile by a mile by a mile, 912,500 times. And God's like, 'Got it right here in My palm.'"*

Whoa!! That's a pretty incredible thought. I mean, I've tried to use the palm of my hand to get enough water to rinse my mouth out when brushing my teeth and didn't have a cup handy. I can only fit a tablespoon or so in there. Yet God can hold 912,500 cubic miles worth of water in the palm of His hand. And I have a feeling there's room to hold a sandwich in there with it. (Sorry, just had to throw that in there! I know there isn't Biblical evidence that God even eats sandwiches)

So, if He can hold all that water in that little cup formed when He holds His hand out, what makes me think He can't hold me? How often do we cry out, "God, help me!"? How about we change those pleas to, "God, hold me!" Do you believe He is able to hold you? I believe it. I trust it. And I'm going to count on it. God, You can hold every drop of water in every ocean, lake, river, pond and stream. I know You can - and do - hold me. Thank you!

Friend, if you're struggling and feeling like God dropped you out of His hand, believe me...you're still sitting right there! He won't let go. Rest in His hand. Feel the warmth of His palm. Trust in Him to hold you through. No matter what you're going through, it didn't take Him by surprise. And He never let go of you! Don't let go of Him!

*MacDonald, James (2005). Gripped by the Greatness of God. Pg. 46 Chicago, IL: Moody Publishers