Our steps are made firm by the Lord, when he delights in our way; though we stumble, we shall not fall headlong, for the Lord holds us by the hand. (Psalm 37: 23-24)
One of the pleasures of this daily meditation is the emergence of unexpected connections. Over the last few days near at hand, out of hand, and holding hands have all been used to express our relationship with God.
There are many Hebrew words that can be translated as hand. Today the source word is yad. This is one of the most common Hebrew words for the human hand. But in some contexts it can also mean strength, courage, direction, and power.
To offer our hand is often the beginning of a relationship. To walk holding hands is an act of significant intimacy. In illness, sadness, and death we hold the hand of those for whom we care. I certainly need and appreciate the hand of God.
One of the pleasures of this daily meditation is the emergence of unexpected connections. Over the last few days near at hand, out of hand, and holding hands have all been used to express our relationship with God.
There are many Hebrew words that can be translated as hand. Today the source word is yad. This is one of the most common Hebrew words for the human hand. But in some contexts it can also mean strength, courage, direction, and power.
To offer our hand is often the beginning of a relationship. To walk holding hands is an act of significant intimacy. In illness, sadness, and death we hold the hand of those for whom we care. I certainly need and appreciate the hand of God.
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