The New Loneliness Devotionalනියැදිය

In The Palm of His Hand

There is such peace is in knowing God is here with us in the dark, in the light, waking up, falling asleep, going out, and coming in. In times of peace and in times of chaos, confusion, or unanswered questions. If you’re one to get a little more anxious or stressed when watching or listening to the news, or scrolling through the happenings in this country or around the world, keep your eyes on God’s Word, which constantly reassures us Who is ultimately in control. He has the world—and all who are in it—in the palm of His hand.

He Knows the Way

Psalm 139 reminds us that we never need to worry about anything concerning our life or the lives of those we love because of God’s ever-present watchfulness. From this song alone, we are assured that God is One who

• searches us and knows us from the inside out (verse 1)
• knows our every thought and action (verse 2-3)
• knows what we will say before we say it (verse 4)
• encircles us and places His hand of protection upon us (verse 5)
• follows us everywhere we go—or stays with us when we can’t go anywhere (verses 8-12)
• formed us and watched over us while we were in the womb (verses 13-15)
• wrote out our life story in His book before we lived it—meaning even this time of your questioning doesn’t take Him by surprise (verse 16)
• thinks innumerable (and precious) thoughts of us (verses 17-18)
• knows our concerns and anxieties—including during uncertain days like these (verse 23)
• convicts us of our offenses and leads us in the right direction (verse 24)

This psalm reassures us that God is intimately acquainted with us and our loved ones. And He is aware of what is going on in the hearts and lives of those we can’t be with on a daily basis. It assures us there is nothing we can do and no place we can go where God’s love doesn’t follow. That means there is never a reason to worry or feel alone. I am safe—and you are safe—in the palm of His hand.

God knows every detail of the paths we walk, the decisions we make, the words we say, and the action we carry out. He knows every detail about us and the world we live in. And He will never let us out of His sight or out of His heart. He tracks us better than our phones; His knowledge surpasses Siri and Google; He always has our best in mind. You may be one who never goes anywhere without your phone. But you are certainly one who never goes anywhere without His watchful, loving eye and His tender, compassionate hand.

Lord, thank You that You know the condition of this world and the condition of my heart. Thank You that Your love follows me everywhere I go, and that I am safe and secure in the palm of Your protective, loving hand.