DAILY?READINGS: Gen. 31; Job 42; Matt. 17:14 to 18:14
For I the Lord thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee ‘Fear not; I will help thee.’ Isaiah 41:13
The Gospel of Mark tells us so much of the activities of the perfect Servant, often focusing on His lovely hands. He lifts up Peter’s mother-in-law, cooling her fevered brow (Mark 1:31). He touches a leper, cleansing him of his dread disease (Mark 1:41). He gently takes a little girl’s hand and raises her back to life (Mark 5:41). Are you feeling overwhelmed today? Do you have financial concerns? Feeling burdened about an unsaved relative, an illness or perhaps simply feeling lonely or depressed? Don’t forget you are in His hand (John 10:28)!—Pete Smith
I know whate’er betide me, His hand will safely guide me,
His love will ever hide me, in the hollow of His hand. —Florence J. Hadley