13 For I am the Lord your God
who takes hold of your right hand
and says to you, Do not fear;
I will help you.
God is literally reaching out to you, gripping your right hand and saying, “Don’t be afraid; I’ve got you”
In the 8th century BC book of Isaiah, the prophet, Isaiah speaks to the Israelites who were in exile, feeling abandoned. God reminded them that He is actively involved in their lives and ready to help.
It may seem that God isn’t with you when you wake up to days full of uncertainties. Luckily, that is not the case. Instead of letting stress take over, remember that God’s hand is there to help you organize your life and give you wisdom. He will give you ideas and keep you from feeling negative pressures. Then He will push you in the right direction.
When anxiety creeps in, bring the image of that right-hand grip to your mind. Think back when you were a little kid holding your Mom’s or Dad’s hand, right? It’s not exactly a guarantee that everything will be “perfect”, but it is a guarantee that you are never alone.
God’s help is not just about fixing problems, it’s about being with you through the storm, offering comfort, strength and the assurance that “fear” is not your master.
I like the acronym : “False Evidence Appearing Real”
Take flight, take control and grab that hand from God that will yank you up to keep you firmly planted on the path that you are supposed to be on.