In my quiet reflection today, I started by thinking about my time with our granddaughter, Amana, yesterday. The two of us were leaving the church; we paused to ensure the door locked behind us. Before we began our walk to the parking area, Amana paused and reached up to grab my hand. Once she had my hand, she started walking with me toward the car.
Honestly, I always ask her to take my hand when we need to cross a parking area or road—anything that could pose danger—but I did not even have time to ask her, yesterday. She was already reaching to take my hand. Taking my hand had become a habit.
Wouldn’t it be amazing if, as adults, we paused each day before heading into the world of spiritual dangers, to [by the weight of our surrendered will] take the Hand of our Lord? Of course, that would require us to humbly understand our need for God’s goodness to lead us along the safe paths of righteousness (1 Peter 5:6). Truly, if we are seeking, we will find God’s goodness leading us along a grace-lined path. So, today, let’s reach for the Hand of Jesus and let him guide us away from sin and into his grace, because no one can snatch us from the Father’s Hand (John 10:29).
Romans 2:4 NLT Don’t you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can’t you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin?
Prayer: Lord, thank you for being so patient and kind to us. Truly, your goodness chases after us all the time. Today, Lord, we reach for your righteous Hand and ask for you to guide us away from every spiritual danger and onto the narrow path that leads to abundant life. In Jesus’ name. Amen.