THE GOD WHO HOLDS YOUR RIGHT HAND

THE GOD WHO HOLDS YOUR RIGHT HAND

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Isaiah 41:10-13

Key Verse: “For I the LORD thy God will hold thy right hand, saying unto thee, Fear not; I will help thee.” — Isaiah 41:13 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Psalm 73:23; Deuteronomy 31:8; Psalm 37:23-24; John 10:28-29; Hebrews 13:5-6

Description: God’s hand symbolises power, guidance, and protection. When He holds your right hand, you can never be defeated or abandoned.

INTRODUCTION:
Life’s journey is filled with uncertainties, battles, and seasons of fear. Yet, in the midst of all these, God assures His children that He will hold them by the right hand. The right hand in Scripture symbolises strength, authority, and control. When God says, “I will hold your right hand,” it means He will personally uphold, guide, and defend you through every situation.

Many believers stumble because they attempt to face life’s storms in their own strength. But those who allow God to take their right hand walk in divine assurance and peace. To be held by God is to live under His constant supervision, care, and empowerment.

The truth is this: God never lets go of those who trust Him. His grip is unbreakable, His power unfailing, and His presence unshakable. When He holds your hand, you will not fall, you will not fail, and you will not be forsaken.

1. GOD’S HAND IS A HAND OF STRENGTH
The hand of God is mighty and powerful to sustain His children. When He holds your right hand, He imparts divine strength to overcome weakness and adversity.

a) The Lord’s hand gives strength to the weary (Isaiah 40:29-31)
God empowers the fainthearted and renews the strength of those who wait on Him. His hand infuses life and energy into the soul of the tired believer.

b) His hand stabilises your steps (Psalm 37:23-24)
Even when you stumble, the Lord’s hand keeps you from falling completely. His divine grip ensures you remain standing in the face of trials.

c) His hand delivers from every enemy (Exodus 15:6)
The right hand of the Lord does valiantly, breaking the hold of every adversary. No power can stand against the strength of His hand.

d) His hand is mighty to save (Zephaniah 3:17)
God rejoices over you with singing and uses His powerful hand to deliver you from every danger and oppression.

Biblical Example: When God held Moses’ hand, his weakness turned into power, and the same rod that was ordinary became a weapon of deliverance for Israel (Exodus 4:1-4).

2. GOD’S HAND IS A HAND OF GUIDANCE
God’s hand not only strengthens but also leads His people in the path of righteousness and purpose.

a) His hand leads you in the right direction (Psalm 139:10)
Even when you don’t know where to turn, the hand of the Lord gently directs your steps into the way of peace and victory.

b) His hand protects you from wrong decisions (Proverbs 3:5-6)
When you acknowledge Him in all your ways, His hand removes confusion and gives you divine clarity.

c) His hand opens doors that no man can shut (Revelation 3:7)
Divine guidance ensures that every door He opens leads to purpose and fulfilment. His hand orchestrates your destiny.

d) His hand steadies you in turbulent seasons (Psalm 73:23-24)
Even when life seems uncertain, His hand will uphold you until you reach your divine destination.

Biblical Example: God held Abraham’s hand and guided him from his homeland to Canaan, a place of destiny and covenant fulfilment (Genesis 12:1-4).

3. GOD’S HAND IS A HAND OF COMFORT AND ASSURANCE
When fear, anxiety, or loneliness sets in, God’s hand becomes a source of comfort and peace to His people.

a) His hand calms every storm (Mark 4:39)
The same hand that created the universe can silence the tempests in your life with just a word of peace.

b) His hand assures you of His presence (Deuteronomy 31:8)
God walks beside you, holding your hand to remind you that you are never alone.

c) His hand brings peace in the midst of pressure (Philippians 4:6-7)
Divine assurance replaces anxiety when you know that His hand is upon you.

d) His hand keeps you from fear (Isaiah 41:10)
The Lord commands you to fear not because His powerful hand is holding you up, ensuring that you will not be dismayed.

Biblical Example: When Peter began to sink on the sea, Jesus stretched out His hand immediately and lifted him up, showing that divine help is always near (Matthew 14:30-31).

4. GOD’S HAND IS A HAND OF VICTORY AND PRESERVATION
When God holds your right hand, defeat becomes impossible and preservation becomes certain.

a) His hand preserves you from destruction (Psalm 121:7-8)
God’s hand shields you from both seen and unseen dangers. No weapon formed against you shall prosper.

b) His hand brings total victory over the enemy (Isaiah 59:19)
When the enemy rises like a flood, the Spirit of the Lord lifts a standard through His mighty hand.

c) His hand keeps you secure in salvation (John 10:28-29)
No one can pluck you out of His hand. You are eternally safe under His divine covering.

d) His hand exalts you in due time (1 Peter 5:6)
Those who stay humble under His mighty hand will be lifted up at the appointed time.

Biblical Example: God’s hand was upon David, preserving him through many battles and ultimately lifting him to the throne as king over Israel (1 Samuel 18:12-14).

CONCLUSION:
To be held by God’s hand is to live under divine strength, guidance, comfort, and victory. When you walk hand in hand with the Almighty, fear loses its grip and failure becomes impossible. The same God who upheld Abraham, Moses, and David will hold your right hand through every challenge of life.

Therefore, trust Him completely. Let His hand lead you, protect you, and empower you. When God holds your right hand, no storm can overwhelm you, no battle can defeat you, and no enemy can snatch you away.

PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for holding my right hand and assuring me of Your help.
2. O Lord, strengthen me with Your mighty hand in every area of weakness.
3. Lord, guide me by Your hand so that I do not miss my divine direction.
4. Every power that wants to pull me out of God’s hand, be destroyed in Jesus’ name.
5. Father, let Your hand steady me in every storm of life.
6. Lord, keep me from wrong choices and align me with Your perfect will.
7. Let Your hand fight my battles and grant me victory on every side.
8. O Lord, by Your hand, lift me above every limitation and opposition.
9. Father, let Your comforting hand give me peace and confidence daily.
10. Lord, let Your hand preserve me and my family from every evil in Jesus’ name.

PROPHETIC DECLARATIONS:
1. The mighty hand of God shall hold you firm and steady in every season!
2. You shall never fall into the trap of the enemy because God’s hand will uphold you!
3. The hand of the Lord shall guide you into divine opportunities and breakthroughs!
4. You shall be strengthened with divine power to overcome every weakness!
5. No evil hand shall snatch you out of God’s hand of safety!
6. You shall experience divine peace and comfort in the midst of every storm!
7. God’s hand shall lift you above your challenges and establish you in greatness!
8. The Lord shall fight your battles and give you total victory on every side!
9. Your steps shall be ordered by the Lord, and you will not stumble in destiny!
10. From today, the hand of the Lord will rest upon you for strength, favour, and triumph!