As children, we learn early to trust the strong hands of our fathers. We learn those hands give us protection, love, guidance and direction. We learn that when we are frightened those hands are the place to run to for safety and security.

As we grow older, we begin to drift away from the protection of those hands. But, as we do, we continue to discover a need for the protection, love, guidance and direction those hands once offered to us. We begin to look around for something that will fill in that gap. We turn to things that appear to offer us what we need, only to discover a false sense of hope. We search more and struggle more. The world seems to have the answer for everything; yet, it doesn’t take long to discover these things fall short—leave us lacking—always in need of something more.

We come to a crossroad. We can continue to try out the world’s offerings, and always come up short and wanting; or, we can turn to an Almighty God that has mighty hands that will always be there for us. John 10:28 offers a beautiful promise of hope to all who will trust in Him: “I give eternal life to them. They will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all. No one is able to snatch them out of my Father’s hand” (Jn 10:28 WEB). 

As children of Almighty God, we are guaranteed the protection of His strong hands throughout all eternity. We understand that no weapon formed against us shall prosper (Isaiah 54:17). We also recognize we are able to do all things through Him which gives us strength (Philippians 4:13).

Whatever problem you may be having, whatever dilemma you are facing in life, turn to the strong hands of the Father and trust in His abilities. He will carry you through to victory. Remember, my God shall supply all your needs according to His great riches in glory (Philippians 4:19).