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| The sweet hand of my newest little cousin. |
I also love it when babies hold on to you for dear life, as in this photograph. While feeding this cutie last month and singing a lullaby, I suddenly felt her teeny fingers grab on to mine. When I tried to move my hand, she tightened her grip, as if to say, "You're mine right now, and I'm not ready to let go quite yet!"
This baby was content, and she was ready to fight to keep it that way!
Have you ever felt that way while holding on to God during times of need? I certainly have - often.
While listening to EMI recording artist Karyn Williams sing Rest in the Hope tonight, I had flashbacks to many moments of uncertainty and loss that were transformed by reaching up to a mighty God - one who never lets go.
Her song reminded me that God is "the truth that never changes." Indeed, Hebrews 13:8 assures us that "Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever." Regardless of the circumstances of our lives, God IS, and Jesus is still our Immanuel, God with us.
Although He never changes, when we receive the love of Christ, everything changes for us. We now know the One who engraved us on the palms of His hands (Isaiah 49:16). We know the One who gave His life for us. We know the One whose love is an endless river of grace.
"Love never fails," says 1 Corinthians 13:8. God is love, and His love endures forever. If you ever doubt it, just read Psalm 136, which repeats it 26 times. Regardless of the depth of our need, His love endures forever, and His grace never runs out.
God is love. God is with us. God will never let go. We can rest in the hope of those promises.
Love never fails.
In His Grip,
Dr Mari
Hear the story behind Karyn Williams' song Rest in the Hope here. For more hope from God's promises, read God's Song.
Beautiful and refreshing. Thanks for this blessing, Dr. Mari!
ReplyDeleteHope you listen to the beautiful song. Another one of her new songs is titled Only You - it's wonderful, too!
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