Protected

John 10:28 (ESV)- “I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”

      It is a familiar sight – seeing a parent firmly grasping the hand of a child as the child tries to worm their way loose.  Either the child is fascinated by something they see and want to run ahead; or they believe they are ‘too big’ to have their hand held and want to walk independently.  Regardless of the motive, the parent is not dissuaded.  The more the child wrestles for freedom, the tighter the grasp the parent places on their grip.  The child may not be aware of what lies ahead; but the knowledgeable parent can see dangers, snares, traps, obstacles and things that the child is too distracted to observe.  With a love that shelters concern, the parent is unrelenting in making sure that child does not wiggle free and get into trouble. 

    Life will present distractions that may draw our attention and blur our focus of what is best for us and we may wiggle into danger.  God keeps us in the palm of his hand and holds on to us when we often want to wiggle free or when enticements want to snatch us from his parental care. Our faithful father never lets go of his grasp and never lets anything snatch us out of his protection. Stop fighting and wiggling.  Rest in the protection of God; whatever is pulling you or enticing you away is not for your greater good. When things seem to be a bit tight and you just can’t seem to get any wiggle room….know you are in the firm grasp of a loving God.

    Every day is a good day; it is up to us to make it a GREAT day!  Don’t be distracted; stay focused on your purpose. Be blessed! Dr. JoAnn