Traces of You

If you will, recall a beginning scene from the Indiana Jones' movie, “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” in which the Nazi's were pursuing a valuable medallion. During a struggle, the medallion fell into the fire, was kicked from the fire, then spotted by the bad guy.  Quite proud of himself for finally having the medallion within reach, he grabbed it to painfully discover its intense heat [from the fire].  The rest of the movie humorously revealed the detailed scar seared into the palm of his hand by the hot medallion. I love that movie!

 

Most of us would agree – life is hard.  Struggles are part of life, as is anxiety and stress.  Finances, relationships, schedules, heartache, disappointments, sorrow, loneliness sometimes cause us to wonder where God is in it all. Do you remember being in school, raising your hand because you knew the answer; picture God with His Hand raised high – He Who knows every detail of our lives: every pain, every hurt, every tear, every anxious moment.  If you look closely at His hand, you’ll notice something: " ... I will not forget thee. Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of My hands ... " (Isaiah 49:15-16). The translated word “graven” means cut or traced.  Your name, my name – cut into the very hand of God.  There’s no way He cannot know, cannot care, ever forget His own.  We are not alone: put your hand into His, feel your name there – Traced into the Hand of God!  What an amazing  Heavenly Father we have!