Keep Your Hand Clasped in God's Hand

Nzaku Nashipae feeling inspired.

January 15 at 6:39pm · 

Dear Diary,

Yesterday as I was going about my errands, I met a pair-a father and a son (about 4-5yr old). They were walking with the son's hand clasped in his father's hand. I was following, envying and admiring the father-son relationship. Suddenly, the little champ let go and refused to be held by the dad. So, the dad pleaded with the boy, "patia baba mkono." The kid refused and in frustration the dad grabbed him by force. You can imagine the depressing and hysterical screams. I walked past them and got lost in thoughts.

How many times have I withdrawn my hand from God's hand? What's the worst that can happen if my hand is not clasped in His? Isaiah 41:13, "For I, Jehovah, thy God, hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee."

Think about this lyrics:
1
He leadeth me! O blessed thought,
O words with heav’nly comfort fraught;
Whate’er I do, where’er I be,
Still ’tis Christ’s hand that leadeth me.

He leadeth me! He leadeth me!
By His own hand He leadeth me;
His faithful follower I would be,
For by His hand He leadeth me.

2
Sometimes ’mid scenes of deepest gloom,
Sometimes where Eden’s bowers bloom,
By waters still, o’er troubled sea,
Still ’tis His hand that leadeth me.
3
Lord, I would clasp Thy hand in mine,
Nor ever murmur or repine;
Content, whatever lot I see,
Since it is Thou that leadest me.
4
And when my task on earth is done,
When, by Thy grace, the vict’ry’s won,
E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee,
Since Thou in triumph leadest me

God wants to lead you. He desires that you clasp your hand in His big, tender hand. Don't dare make a move without His hand.

Regards,
NzakuNashipae