These days, in order to jog our memories, we use ideas written on paper, Iphones, Ipads, and computers. Some of these devices you can program to “ding” and remind you of an important task. It was not always that way. Many years ago, I often heard the phrase, “Tie a string around your finger so you will not forget”. Did they say that where you grew up? I have no idea whether or not anyone did tie a string. I never saw it happen. However, this is what I did see. Someone would come into our Curb Market [usually a child or a husband]. We would ask, “Can I help you”?They would open their hand, and there in their palm, was a grocery list written in ink. It was written so that they would not forget what they came to buy,

 

When we read  Isaiah 49: 14 we hear Israel complaining that God has forgotten them. God’s reply is wonderful. God says, a loving mother never forgets her child [49: 15] and He has not forgotten Israel. In fact, the Lord goes on to proclaim, “I have engraved you in the palm of My hand.” [49: 16]

 

Think of it! Rejoice, shout, leap for joy. As a Believer in Jesus, your Heavenly Father has placed your name in the palm of His hand. You will never be ignored, forgotten, or be unwanted. You are loved with an everlasting love. Jesus echoed this truth when He told us, “I will never leave you nor forsake you”. [Hebrews 13: 5] He also promised, “No one can take you from My Father’s hand”. [John 10: 29]

 

You know that the children and grandchildren that Pamela and I have live thousands of miles away. Yet, they are constantly on our minds. We think of them, talk to them when we are able, and send gifts regularly. Our love spans the miles. So it is with our Lord. He loves you, thinks of you, gives gifts, and talks with you. You are precious to Him.

 

Every time you look at the palm of your hand, be reminded, “My name is on the hand of my Heavenly Father”.

You are written on the Hand of God

Pastor Ed and Deacons of Barbee’s Grove Baptist Church