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)
