Hands

November 11, 2012

Have you ever wondered why the Bible says God gave the enemies over into their “hands,” they were defeated at their “hands,” or they were delivered into their “hands?” Why hands and not feet?  Feet are powerful when used for defense.  Why not wit?  Power of mind against mind can be excruciating painful and a killer!  So why were all the battles fought with hands?

I don’t know the answer, but I’m thinking about it.  Hands were created for worship, for giving, and for holding.  They raise high in surrender and worship of the one who created us all, as we adore his greatness.  Everything he gives us is placed into our hands, only to be turned around and given out to others in needs.  And our hands hold the hands of our children, of the weak and dying, and bring comfort to those in need.  

So…I’m thinking that battles were fought with hands because they represent the very essence of why we exist, and when we win victories using them – our hands can then respond in like manner!  When a battle is won, our hands go up!  When those fighting beside us are weary and weak, our hands open to share.  And when our hands hold the hands of those next to us – we become a mighty fortress – and the enemy retreats!

Whose hand are you holding?  Are your hands hanging down in despair?  What are you giving out? 

I think when we stop to answer those questions and position our hands as they were meant to be positioned…more battles will be fought…and won.