In His Palms

https://youtu.be/nGncW_ueyHA Ain't No Grave ~ Bethel Music See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me. ~ Isaiah 49:16 NIV As I was praying for a friend this morning, Holy Spirit reminded me of the significance of God's putting us in the palms of His hands. Hands have two primary purposes: carrying and working.  After my children were born, they were placed in my arms. The palms of my hands supported each girl's weak and fragile head and body. Don't you think that the God who fashioned us in His image holds and supports us there, too? And why not? Have you looked at your palms? In their relaxed state, they are bowl- or cup-shaped, perfectly designed to gently cradle the things we love and are precious to us. Your hands are also fashioned for working, molding, and shaping things. My kids love crafting dough and clay. They enjoy making beautiful and even silly things. They put a lot of effort into their art, similarly to how God delicately works to shape our hearts and lives to greater reflect His. As we prepare for the celebration of His Resurrection, take a moment to reflect on how Jesus was hung on the cross. He was held by nails in His hands. The nails left a lasting mark, forever engraving you—the one for whom He died—in the palms of His hands. He was bruised, beaten, and nailed - crucified - to bring us peace, healing, forgiveness, and life everlasting. The gentlest and most compassionate way Jesus did and does carry and care for you is in His hands. ©Heather Potts 2020