Right Hand

Acts 2:25b – For He is at my right hand, that I may not be shaken. (NKJV)

Snow and ice covered the roads as well as sidewalks. I chose to visit a friend, whom I had not seen for many months. There was a fair amount of ice on her driveway, which I managed to manoeuvre without any problem.

However, leaving sometime later proved to be more difficult, for as I stepped onto the driveway, my feet lost traction and down I went.

It felt like someone was holding my right arm with a vicelike grip. I tried to get up but could not.

My friend wanted to help me, but she was unable to lift me, as she'd had a biopsy that very morning. The clutching sensation in my right arm was not her holding on to me — I found out later that it was a complete break in my wrist, which had snapped and was now letting me know that there was damage needing medical attention.

I went to a clinic nearby and sought help. Needless to say, I now sport a cast. It will be my companion for four to six weeks.

It could have been worse.

Psalm 73:23 – Nevertheless, I am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. (NKJV)

Have you ever felt as if someone were holding your hand, trying to keep you from proceeding in your own way? Have you ever experienced what feels like an unseen presence, telling you that you need help, yet you ignore it, hoping that it will go away?

Perhaps you are addicted to drugs, or alcohol, or other vices. An unseen source — felt in your spirit, not physically — tries to stop you doing more damage.

Chances are that it's God trying to get your attention. He's trying to guide you to relief, to lead you to a place of healing. You shrug the feeling off and continue destroying your body, mind, and spirit, even though you are desperate to change and be a better person.

I could have ignored the grasping sensation on my wrist, considering myself capable of recovering by my own methods, but wisely, I chose to get help.

Can you now be wise and allow God to mend your broken life? He can, but you have to ask Him to do it. Then you have to do as He directs.

True recovery will begin as soon as you decide to change and let help in, just as my wrist began to receive relief once the medical staff gave me much-needed support with a cast.

Be wise — sensible — strong. You can do it!

Prayer: Abba, hold on to us tightly and prevent our feet from slipping and leading us astray. Amen.

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