CONCERT OF PRAYER
Pray Week 657

“In Good Hands”

Isaiah 41:10-13 (NIV) So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. “All who rage against you will surely be ashamed and disgraced; those who oppose you will be as nothing and perish. Though you search for your enemies, you will not find them. Those who wage war against you will be as nothing at all. 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.

Psalm 31:14-15 (NIV) But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, “You are my God.” My times are in your hands; deliver me from my enemies and from those who pursue me.

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A basketball in my hands is worth about $19. A basketball in Michael Jordan’s hands is worth millions of dollars. A baseball in my hands is worth about $6. A baseball in Chipper Jones’ hands is worth several million dollars. Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in my hands is a couple of fish sandwiches. Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in God’s hands will feed thousands. It all depends upon whose hands it is in.

Many of us are planning a course of action for our lives: a new business venture, a career change, a strategy with long term impact, a new church ministry perhaps. All are not without risk.

With our intellect we have weighed the facts carefully, but there always remains that element of risk. Proverbs 16:9 states that ‘In his heart a man plans his course, but the LORD determines his steps.’ This is where the faith rubber meets the road. Do we waiver in our decision to activate our plans out of fear of making a bad decision?

The Word of the Lord says not to fear for He is with us. He is there ready for us to place it all in His hands.

What is it that we fear that paralyzes us and prevents us from moving forward in obedience to the call of God for our lives? Perhaps we fear failure and ridicule. Our pridefulness stops us cold. Some fear rejection. In this case our need for acceptance by our peers outweighs our desire to remain obedient to God. Others fear a loss of security. They have their security in their finances, material possessions, and careers. They have lost sight that the only true security is found in their relationship with Jesus Christ.

Nails and wood in my hands might produce a birdhouse. Nails in Jesus Christ’s hands have produced salvation for all of mankind that will accept Him.

Resolve today to put your concerns, your plans, your fears, your hopes, your visions and dreams, your families and your relationships in God’s hands because success and security do depend upon whose hands we are in. When we abide in Christ and He in us, we are truly in good hands.

Close in prayer, thanksgiving & rededication of your work to the glory of God