See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hand. Isaiah 49:16

Hundreds of years before Jesus’ hands were pierced by the nails of the cross, God declared, “I have engraved you on the palms of my hands.” God knew what He would do to demonstrate His love for us from the beginning. It was a part of His plan. The word “engraved” means indelibly imprinted or tattooed. Open up your hands right now and look at your palms. Now imagine God’s hands with your name engraved at the very center.

            Do you sense the love He has for us?  What tender care to place us in the palms of His hands!  As the hand of God reaches forth to do His work, He has us in mind. We are ever before Him. What a wonderful place to be – in the palm of His hand! Thank you, Father, for loving us so much that you sent Jesus to offer His life as a sacrifice for our sins. Thank you that His hands were pierced on our behalf. Thank you for your everlasting love for us.

Questions to Ponder:

How does Isaiah 49:16 reassure you of God’s love?

In what ways does this passage encourage you not to worry, but rather to be filled with peace?

Is there a load that you are carrying that needs to be placed in His hands?

This is an excerpt from my book, Pursuing God in the Quiet Places https://a.co/d/0fsERkro

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