I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10

As a left-hander, I have learned how to deal with a right-handed world. I appreciate meeting another left-hander.

I used to groan when I heard about God’s right hand in the Bible, such as when God says in Isaiah, “I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.” Why this emphasis on His right hand? But then I heard that in Bible times, the king would raise his right hand to show that he would keep his promise, just as the president raises his right hand at his inauguration. Speaking about God’s right hand reminds us how He keeps His promises, through Jesus, to uphold us with His love and forgiveness when we’re feeling down!

So, God’s right hand is important, even for us lefties!

Paul Hoffman
Parma, OH

Dear Lord, thank You that You keep Your promise to uphold me when I’m feeling down. Amen.

Reflect: Look for Bible passages that speak of God’s right hand. What promise is He making?

Read: Psalm 18:35 and Hebrews 1:1-4