My friend
Joann had a strong desire to become a concert pianist and to travel and perform
as either a soloist or as a piano accompanist. While majoring in piano
performance in college, she developed tendinitis in her right arm, and it
became too weak to perform the solo recital that was required. She graduated
with a degree in music history and literature instead.
She knew
Jesus as her Savior, but she had been rebelling against Him for several years.
Then through further difficult circumstances, she sensed the Lord reaching out
to her, and she turned back to Him. Eventually her arm grew stronger, and her
dream of traveling and performing came about. She says, “Now I could play to
God’s glory instead of my own. His outstretched arm restored my spiritual life
and the strength in my arm to enable me to serve Him with the gift He gave me.”
The Lord
promised Moses that His outstretched arm would rescue the Israelites from
bondage in Egypt (Ex. 6:6). He kept that promise even though His
often-rebellious people doubted (14:30-31). God’s mighty arm is outstretched
for us as well. No matter the outcome of our situation, He can be trusted to
bring about His will for each of His children. We can depend on God’s strong
arm.
With
God’s strength behind you and His arms beneath you, you can face whatever lies
ahead of you. (RBC)
