I love this verse!
“Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms.” — Psalm 68:19
Praise the Lord, indeed! He carries us in His arms, WOW! When I think of Jesus actually carrying me, it takes me to a place of intimacy and security that is beyond comprehension. It’s hard to grasp that the God of the universe carefully holds us close — like a mother holding her newborn baby. Even more amazing, is that the incredible love a parent has for their newborn child, pales in comparison to the love that God has for us. God not only cradles us as infants, but holds us close into eternity.
Over the years I’ve had the privilege of carrying my infant children and grandchildren in my arms. And although their safety completely depends on me keeping my grip (yikes), they don’t really have to think about it. They just live in the moment, looking for their next meal. I have noticed that as children get older, they sometimes don’t want to be held. They squirm and push away to the point of almost being dropped. Why do they do that?
It reminds me of how some of us were before we came to know Jesus. At least for me. I wrestled and squirmed to try and get away from God’s arms. Until I finally realized that His loving advances towards me were the best thing for me. As a matter of fact, His arms were wide open on the Cross — inviting me into a relationship with Him. He died so that I could live; He conquered death so that I could be with Him. That’s all I really want.
Now I run to Him and find myself safe in His arms. In the grip of Grace. Yes, indeed, that’s the place for me.
In His Arms!
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