His Strong Right Hand

[S] Psalm 44:2-3 --

2 You with Your own hand drove out the nations;
Then You planted them;
You afflicted the peoples,
Then You spread them abroad.
3 For by their own sword they did not possess the land,
And their own arm did not save them,
But Your right hand and Your arm and the light of Your presence,
For You favored them.


[O] The story told about how the forefathers experienced God's power and victory as He led them through to conquer the land focused on how it was not men's efforts but God's right hand and His arm, and His presence delivered them.  I could picture a very strong arm pouncing down at the enemies and driving them out.  And it must've been some serious sight to witness that because over the years, that had been passed down to generations.

[A] As our family is faced with a heavy burden right now, this passage brought a fresh wind of strength, hope, and desire to lean on God more.  This is the God whom I trust -- the one with strong right arm who will save us in the end.

[P] Dear Father, we trust in Your mighty arm and presence in our lives despite the circumstance we are faced with as a family.  We are anchoring our faith and life in Your hope and Your power shining through our family.  May Your name be glorified.  In Jesus' name.  Amen.