Isaiah 41:13: Your Right Hand
Pentecost Sunday, May 19, 2024
Today we celebrate the birth of the Christian church when the Holy Spirit visited the faithful to abide as Jesus had promised. We reflect on how, and when, and where, and why we take hold of God’s outstretched hand.
I am the Lord, your God, who gasp your right hand; it is I who say to you, “Fear not, I will help you”.
How often do we take our hands for granted? How much of our life do we hold in our hands?
I am the Lord your God;
I strengthen you and tell you,
“Do not be afraid; I will help you.” (GNT)
Do we believe that God’s hands manage the details of our lives? Do we see God’s hands at work in the broad horizon of our days and nights?
For I, Adonai, your God,
say to you, as I hold your right hand,
‘Have no fear; I will help you. (CJB)
Can we say with hope that God brings all harm to good? Can we relinquish our fear and pride long enough to place ourselves in God’s hands?
I, your God,
have a firm grip on you and I’m not letting go.
I’m telling you, “Don’t panic.
I’m right here to help you.” (MSG)
Can we remain faithful to God’s goodness and rely on God’s wisdom? Can we open ourselves to God’s grace and follow where God leads as God takes us by our right hand?
When we compare varying versions of this verse, we open our hands to God, and give ourselves over to God’s goodness.
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