Psalm 119:116-117 "Uphold me according unto thy word, that I may live: and let me not be ashamed of my hope. (117) Hold thou me up, and I shall be safe: and I will have respect unto thy statutes continually."
Both of these verses speak concerning the need for God's hand to be upon us to
prevent us from falling. Paul wrote to the Corinthians in his first letter to
them, "Wherefore let him that thinketh he standeth take heed lest he
fall." (1 Corinthians 10:12) It seems to me that the first step in understanding
the blessings of God's hands holding us is in understanding that we are prone
to fall. That is one of the side effects of Adam's fall in the Garden of Eden.
We hear it often said that God create man "able to stand, but liable to
fall." Once we understand our weakness, then we are open to the
grand truth of God's ability to uphold us. The Psalmist is saying, "Lord,
you promised in your Word to hold me in a manner where I can enjoy the
blessings of life. I place my confidence in the promises of your Word.
I have come to the understanding that unless God holds me, I will fall. I'm so
thankful that He wraps His arms around me. Jesus promised that He holds us in
His hands and no one is able to pluck us out of His hand. Then He goes even a
step farther to say, "My Father, who is greater than I, holds you in His
hands and no one is able to pluck you out of my Father's hands." I believe
that. I trust His words concerning that truth. His Word has proven true so many
times in my life. How about yours? God said it. That settles it. I believe it.
"Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may
exalt you in due time: (7) Casting all your care upon him; for he
careth for you." (1 Peter 5:6-7)
Hold to God's Unchanging Hand by Jennie Wilson
1 Time is filled with swift transition,
naught of earth unmoved can stand;
Build your hopes on things eternal,
hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Refrain:
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Hold to God’s unchanging hand!
Build your hopes on things eternal,
hold to God’s unchanging hand!
2 Trust in Him who will not leave you,
whatsoever years may bring;
If by earthly friends forsaken,
still more closely to Him cling.