Held in His Hands
- Dr. Michael Stallings
- Aug 18
- 2 min read
Isaiah 41:10 “Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will help you; I will hold on to you with My righteous right hand.”
Fear has a way of gripping us tightly—tight enough to choke our peace, blur our thoughts, and paralyze our hope. But into the chaos, God speaks with clarity and tenderness: “Do not fear… I am with you.” He doesn’t scold or minimize our struggles. He simply reminds us who He is—and what that means for us.
When Isaiah penned these words, God's people were facing the threat of exile and the weight of uncertainty. The promise wasn’t that their problems would disappear but that God would not abandon them to face those problems alone. He promised His presence, His strength, His help, and His grip. That’s a complete package of divine support.
God doesn’t hold us with a casual or indifferent hand. He holds us with His righteous right hand—the hand of power, authority, and covenant faithfulness.
This is the same hand that formed the world, split the sea, raised the dead, and now reaches into your storm to sustain you. You are not dangling by a thread; you are held fast by the hand that never fails.
This passage reflects the doctrine of divine sovereignty and covenant faithfulness. God is not merely present—He is actively upholding His people with the strength of His character and the integrity of His promises. His grip is not based on our performance but on His unchanging nature.
To be anchored in the storm is to let go of the fear that says, “I have to hold everything together,” and to trust the God who says, “I am holding you.” His grip is stronger than your weakness. His presence is deeper than your pain. And His promise is sure—He will not let go.
Selah:
What specific fear is trying to dominate your mind today?
How can you actively remember and rely on God's grip in that area?
Pray: Father, You see the fear that tightens my chest and clouds my thinking. Thank You for the reminder that I don’t have to hold it all together—because You are holding me. Strengthen me today with Your presence. Help me release what I cannot control and trust Your righteous right hand to carry me through. Amen!
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