IN HIS LOVING HANDS

I had a wonderful time with my family at Victor Harbor and Granite Island. The township of Victor Harbor has long been a favoured holiday destination. Situated 80km south of Adelaide with a southern ocean frontage, the township offers an enjoyable experience for everyone. The panoramic views of the rugged granite landmark bluff and the well known Granite Island are stunning. (See photos)



IN HIS LOVING HANDS

Life can be full of stresses. We face stresses when we experience something new or something that is out of our control. The common stresses that we faces; moving to a new location, starting a new job or looking for a new job, doing a new ministry in church, taking new responsibility at home or work and going through the different stages of life.

Recently, I was a bit stress when I had to move to a new location. But God reassured me that I am in His loving Hands and He is in control. As I reflected back on this moving experience, I can see the hands of God arranging events and people to assist me.

I would like to share three aspects of our heavenly Father that we can trust and depend in every situation.

A Father always with us

For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

The Bible describes God as our heavenly Father, not a temporal Father but an Everlasting Father. God is always with us. He is eternal. He is the same yesterday, today and forever. God never changes. He is everywhere at the same time. He is watching over His children. King David wrote is Psalm 23:4 “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil , for you are with me; your rod and your staff comfort me. King David knew about the presence of God with him in every situation including danger.

We can trust God because He is with us and will not leave or forsake us (Hebrew 13:5b).

A Father working in us

Yet, O LORD, you are our Father. We are the clay, you are the potter; we are all the work of your hand. Isaiah 64:8

God is the potter and we are the clay. He is working in us to bring out the best in our lives. God will take all of your weaknesses and limitations and transform it into something beautiful. The bible says that we are God’s workmanship (Eph 2:10) which means we are “God work of art”. God does not make rubbish! God make things that reflect His image and glory. We are God’s handiwork! We will do many good works for God because He is working in our lives.

A Father knowing our needs

Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask him. Matthew 6:8

God know all our daily needs. The Bible says God knows what we need before we ask him. God is a personal, intimate and caring. He will not let us always suffer or endure hardship. We may face difficulties for a season but God will provide a way out or help us to go through it.

God will meet our needs the right time and season according to His love and wisdom.