Who's Holding You Up?

Because I, your God , have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go. I’m telling you, ‘Don’t panic. I’m right here to help you.’ Isaiah 41:13 MSG

The reason why I am where I am has nothing to do with what I have or know but with who God is. There is something personal about God that we all must know, and it is that inasmuch as he is God over all the universe and its contents, yet he seeks a personal walk with each one  of us. He could command our obedience if he wanted to, but he would rather have our total and heartfelt submission to him.

He is my God only for as long and how far I allow him work. He introduces himself to me, stating that he has a firm grip on me and not letting go. When I consider my experiences, I remember that there several times I knew I couldn't make it on my own, but someone was watching out for me. There were days when sitting in with fear looked a better option than setting out in faith. Through all these seasons, God was there, holding me up and telling me not to fear. It is a firm grip; his arms are referred to as the everlasting arms, and he assures me that nothing can pluck me out of his hands. Even when trouble and tragedy come, his Word of assurance says: "Fear Not".

When I don't feel his Presence near, I remember his never failing promise that he will never leave me or forsake me. When all around me is sinking sand, I hold on to the Solid Rock, the Ancient of Days. Oh, there may be experiences like James, killed without any 'response' from God, or a man like Stephen, stoned to death and it appeared God too was silent. Does that change who God is? When I don't understand his silence or his actions, I hold on to his never failing Word, Presence and Power. His time of favour is here.