Hold to God's Hand

Note from today’s Bible reading: Psalm 37; 71; 94; 119:1-88

Throughout the Bible, our lives are described as a walk. We go through life one step at a time, and our direction will determine our destination.

The psalmist described our walk in this way: “The steps of a man are established by the Lord, and He delights in his way. When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong, because the Lord is the One who holds his hand. I have been young and now I am old, yet I have not seen the righteous forsaken or his descendants begging bread. All day long he is gracious and lends, and his descendants are a blessing” (Psalm 37:23-26).

There is a benefit that comes when we hold to God’s hand as we go through life. We may fall, but we will not be ruined. Because God is with us, we will not be forsaken or reduced to begging.

How can we make sure we hold to God’s hand so we can enjoy these benefits? The psalmist explained that we need to follow the steps established by the Lord, live righteously, and do good to others.

So hold to God’s hand. If we leave Him and wander down our own path, it will inevitably lead to destruction. Yet if we stay faithful to the Lord and remain close to Him, we will enjoy stability in this life despite the hardships and obstacles we must overcome.