In God's hands.

What does it mean to be in God's hands?

We cannot predict the future. Only God knows what our future holds and who we are going to be. Leave the future in God's hands because he knows what is best for us. “being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 1:6.

What Is the Significance of God’s Hands in the Bible?

Those same hands, which wield such power are also extended to us in a gesture of peace. We can trust the hands, which were capable of crushing his enemies. We can trust the hands that accepted the punishment, which we deserved.

The Bible frequently uses a technique called anthropomorphism, which “represents an understanding of God using human descriptors.” God does not have literal hands, and yet his hands are mentioned often. What is the significance of God’s hands?

Verses Featuring God’s Hands.

“Behold, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are continually before me” (Isaiah 49:16).

“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10).

“My hand laid the foundation of the earth, and my right hand spread out the heavens; when I call to them, they stand forth together” (Isaiah 48:13).

You have a mighty arm; strong is your hand, high your right hand (Psalm 89:13).

“From now on the Son of Man shall be seated at the right hand of the power of God” (Luke 22:69).

Psalm 8:3 even declares the glory of “the work of your fingers.”

Three Themes for Hands.

There is a great deal to say about this subject, but we will focus here on just three points. The image of God’s hands symbolizes:

1. The permanence of God’s plans.

2. The presence of Christ with God.

3. God’s power made manifest through Christ.

Submitting His Hands.

As one considers the power in those hands, even symbolically, we realize how utterly shocking it is that Christ spread his arms along the cross beam and allowed soldiers to drive nails into his body; how he did not harness Creation power to obliterate his enemies but instead defeated them by submitting.

“What pleased the Jews of Paul’s day? Miraculous signs, powerful displays, shows of force,” “Yet, every day and every time Christ crucified is preached, power from God is present.”

The meekness of the cross is counterintuitive given the omnipotence of God, but this is exactly right.

It is the very fact that he could have avoided the cross, which emphasizes the memorial mentioned earlier; the promise God made to his people, now driven through flesh and bone, fulfilled by hands, which rejected mere earthly power.

Romans 8:7 says, “For the mind that is set on the flesh is hostile to God, for it does not submit to God’s law; indeed, it cannot.” By way of his death in the flesh, Jesus took our punishment so that he could be resurrected and offer us his hand in peace. “To set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace” (Romans 8:6).

When we put our problems in the hands of God, he is going to put the peace into our hearts. Yes, that’s true! God is there to help us pass through all the obstacles. We may have to face a lot of hardships in our lives, but God is the only one who stays up all the time to help us walk through all those odds.

How can I put my life in God's hands?

By a simple prayer of faith, ask Christ to come into your life today. He will forgive all your sins and put your feet on a new path. Then ask Him to help you avoid your old ways and old "friends" and find new ones who love God and can encourage you every day.