THE HAND OF GOD
When NASA began using a new kind of space
telescope to capture different spectrums of light, researchers were surprised
at one of the photos. It shows what looks like fingers, a thumb, and an open
palm showered with spectacular colors of blue, purple, green, and gold. Some
have called it “The Hand of God.”
The idea of God reaching out His hand to
help us in our time of need is a central theme of Scripture. In Psalm 63 we
read: “Because You have been my help, therefore in the shadow of Your wings I
will rejoice. My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me”
(vv.7-8). The psalmist felt God’s divine help like a hand of support. Some
Bible teachers believe that King David wrote this psalm in the wilderness of
Judah during the terrible time of his son Absalom’s rebellion. Absalom had
conspired to dethrone his father, and David fled to the wilderness (2 Sam.
15–16). Even during this difficult time, God was present and David trusted in
Him. He said, “Because Your lovingkindness is better than life, my lips shall
praise You” (Ps. 63:3).
Life can be painful at times, yet God
offers His comforting hand in the midst of it. We are not beyond His reach.
God bears the world’s weight on His
shoulder, yet holds His children in the palm of His hand. (ODB)
