Even There

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This was the verse of the day on the youversion Bible app yesterday morning. After listening to the video and reading the devotional, I knew it had to be what I shared with you today. The verse and the teaching by youversion are beautiful reminders that regardless of where we find ourselves today, scared … lonely … sad … lost … confused about what to do … sick … etc., – we are not alone. We are not stuck. We are not without someone who cares, and who’s able to save. Thank God, there’s no escaping His presence. May the truth of this passage bring hope and peace to your heart and mind and strength and joy to your day.

Start with this short but wonderful video, but don’t miss the encouraging devo –

Even There

David, who was Israel’s king around 1000 BC, is the contemplative soul who wrote our verse for the day:

“… even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.”

‭‭Psalm‬ ‭139:10‬ ‭ESV‬‬

Note: Any time a verse seems to start mid-sentence, it’s wise to investigate the broader context of the story. In this case, David is exploring the mind-blowing fact that he can never escape God’s presence.

David realizes that it doesn’t matter if he’s sitting down or standing up, traveling abroad or resting at home, up in heaven or down in the grave, speaking his mind or keeping his thoughts to himself, or even if he somehow ends up next to the most remote ocean on earth.

It’s then that David continues:

“… even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.”

Even there, even here, even everywhere—God is always present to lead and guide, to strengthen and support.

Even if we try to avoid God, or run from His calling on our life, He’s patient to pursue us, to correct us, to direct us.

One thing is certain: He will never leave us.

So, when you’re scrubbing dishes, scrolling on your phone, or sorting through a difficult decision; when you’re hard at work, lazy at home, or soaking up time with the people you love; when you’re heartbroken, when you’re joyful, when you’re doubtful, when you’re hopeful, and even when you’ve made a horrible decision …

“… even there your hand shall lead me, and your right hand shall hold me.”

Wherever you find yourself today, know that you’re not alone. You’re not stuck. You’re not without someone who cares, and who’s able to save. Thank God, there’s no escaping His presence.