RINGING REMINDERS

The clock tower at Westminster, which contains the bell known as Big Ben, is an iconic landmark in London, England. It is traditionally thought that the melody of the tower chimes was taken from the tune of “I Know That My Redeemer Liveth” from Handel’s Messiah. Words were eventually added and put on display in the clock room: Lord, through this hour be Thou our guide; So by Thy power no foot shall slide.

These words allude to Psalm 37: “The LORD directs the steps of the godly. He delights in every detail of their lives. Though they stumble, they will never fall, for the Lordholds them by the hand” (vv. 23-24 NTL). Notice how intimately involved God is in His children’s experience: “He delights in every detail of their lives” (v. 23 NLT). Verse 31 adds, “The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip.”

How extraordinary! The Creator of the universe not only upholds us and helps us but He also cares deeply about every moment we live. No wonder the apostle Peter was able to confidently invite us to “cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). As the assurance of His care rings in our hearts, we find courage to face whatever comes our way.

No one is more secure than the one who is held in God’s hand. (ODB)