The Hand that Holds You

There's a question that rather a lot of people are asking: If God is indeed God, if He loves me like He says He does, why doesn't He show up the moment I'm in trouble? After all, that's what any good parent would do for their kids, right? During World War II, André Trocmé was a Protestant pastor in the French village of Le Chambon-sur-Lignon. When Nazi forces began deporting Jews, Trocmé and his congregation, motivated by their faith, turned their town into a refuge. Over time, they saved more than 3,000 Jewish lives. Despite the constant risk of arrest, threats, and interrogations, Trocmé trusted God to preserve their lives and accomplish His purposes. He once said, "We don't know what a Jew is. We only know human beings." Through danger and persecution, God preserved him and fulfilled His purpose. In a similar vein, three thousand years ago, King David of Israel prayed: Psalm 138:7-8 If I walk into the thick of danger, You will preserve my life from the anger of my enemies. You will extend Your hand; Your right hand will save me. The LORD will fulfill His purpose for me. LORD, Your love is eternal; do not abandon the work of Your hands! (HCSB) Look, God doesn't promise us a trouble-free life — but He walks with us through it all, protecting our souls, and completing His purpose in us and through us. Your suffering isn't the end; it's part of God's shaping process, rooted in His unchanging love. So, trust God's hand even when you can't see His plan, because He never abandons the "work of His hands." That's His Word. Fresh … for you … today.