I was reading a devotional that shared how a devoted Christian woman wrote on one of the blank pages in her Bible some very helpful words.
She wrote about how the Christian life was like the dial of a clock. Not the digital ones of today, but the old fashioned ones with the long and short hands.
The hands represented God’s hands passing over and over us daily. The short hand is the hand of discipline and the long hand is the hand of mercy.
How both hands are connected to one secure pivot. “The great unchanging heart of our God of love.”
It was a great reminder that, as believers, we all will have our moments of Divine chastening.
The Father is doing it to promote growth in our lives. Not to cause unhappiness. He is concerned about us living a holy life.
Although the short hand denotes disciplinary actions, the Father’s other hand is a hand of mercy. It never fails us but endures forever.
He disciplines because He loves us and only wants the best for us.
Both hands are needed to help us grow. Secured by the unchanging love of our Father.
A WORD OF PRAYER
Lord, we know we should not faint because of our trials. Divine chastisements come to make us stronger and because our Heavenly Father has His hand in it all. Making us wiser in the end. Let us continue to seek Your mercy and grace, that we may serve God with deep respect and the fear of chastisement.
In Jesus Name We Pray, Amen