Arms of God

What can the arms of God do for us?

The arms of God . . .
1. lift us up
Psalm 42:4 My tears are my food day and night, as they say to me day after day, "Where is your God?" v6. Why are you so downcast, O my soul? Why do you sigh within me? Hope in God! For I shall again be thanking him, in the presence of my savior and my God.

When we are feeling downhearted, depressed, lonely, weak, hopeless...somehow we have forgotten that God is with us. His Spirit is within us and when we are connected to Him, He will lift us up and show us the way.

2. hold us up
Isaiah 40:10 Here comes with power the Lord God, who rules by his strong arm; here is his reward with him, his recompense before him. v.11 Like a shepherd he feeds his flock; in his arms he gathers the lambs, carrying them in his bosom, and leading the ewes with care.

Isaiah 41.10 Fear not, I am with you; be not dismayed; I am your God. I will strengthen you, and help you, and uphold you with my right hand of justice.

Do not be discouraged, God will be the source of your strength. After lifting you up, He will not abandon you, but instead remain with you to hold you up like a father in His loving arms.

Don't put your trust in man...hope in God. Draw near to Him so He will draw nearer to you. Allow God to be GOD. Put God first in your list of priorities and He will crown you with honor and success. Don't tell Him you are too busy... find time to read His word and fellowship with Him thru prayers. If you can watch tv for an hour, why can you not find time to listen to your God. Remember, all that you have came from Him and He can take them all away from you in a flicker of an eye.

3. will take us up into the clouds
1 Thes. 4:17 Then we, the living, the survivors, will be caught up with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. Thenceforth we shall be with the Lord unceasingly. Console one another with this message.

We can find security in God's loving arms. If you are already up, stay up, and wait for the GREAT LIFT. But do not forget, God's arms minister thru you. Tell everyone what you have learned from Him. Be a living testimony of His goodness to you.

Matthew 11:28 "Come to me, all you who are weary and find life burdensome, and I will refresh you. v.29 Take my yoke upon your shoulders and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble of heart. Your souls will find rest, v.30 for my yoke is easy and my burden light."

The Lord is your healer, provider, comforter and the God who cares for you more than anyone else in this world. Talk to Him. . .