Friday... And that is such a great right hand!

Isaiah 41:10b (AMP), "I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation]."

Friday... And that is such a great right hand!

There is so much of God that we need but for sure we need His hand. Now His hand is not just any hand.

First it is a righteous hand. It will do no wrong. We can be afraid of hands in this world in which we live but not a righteous one. His hands do what is right.

And then it is a hand of justice. A hand of justice can be trusted. We need justice, don't we?

Now justice means fairness - treating people equitably, giving them what they are due, and ensuring that right is upheld and wrong is addressed. Yes, He is a God of justice and His hand is always at work.

And then His hand is powerful. There is nothing that we are facing that God can't handle. His hand is a source of protection, blessing and guidance.

And then it is a hand of victory. Now victory may not be immediate but it is certain and our role is to trust, obey, and stand firm in faith. We are not fighting alone and God has already declared the outcome.

And then His is a hand of salvation. That means it is a hand of rescue. It is a strong and mighty hand that rescues people. And we need that, don't we? Listen, no one is beyond God's reach. His hand can save anyone. He can save you and me physically, spiritually and eternally.

Isaiah 41:10 says, "Do not fear [anything], for I am with you; Do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, be assured I will help you; I will certainly take hold of you with My righteous right hand [a hand of justice, of power, of victory, of salvation]." Yes, that is such a great right hand! Yes, yes! #todaysbeginning

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