“When he falls, he will not be hurled headlong
Because the LORD is the One who holds his hand.” Psalm 37:24
I love the reminder today of WHEN we fall, because we certainly will and do. For those who follow Christ, we are promised we will fall, but we will not fall too far as God holds our hand.
My two year old has been walking for a little while, but from time to time she attempts running. She can only go so far at a certain speed before she falls. I will hold her hand often while she walks and runs. She does fall, and WHEN she does, it is never too far. I have a hold of her hand.
In verse 39, the Psalmist writes, “[God] is their strength in time of trouble.”
In your life, there WILL be trouble. God does not take trouble away. He is strength IN times of trouble. He will be the hand to hold you in times of trouble. He will not let you fall too far, but fall you will. Find strength only God can be and give to you in those times.
Thanks for sharing this – it came on a day that I needed to hear it.
Thanks for reading friend. God had a plan for the timing it seems!
I love this. Since I’m still recovering from my literal fall last week running, the theme of falling is definitely on my heart. You have a gift with words, that’s for sure!
Wow, you are very kind to say that.
Yeah, I have only caught a tiny glimpse of the Lesley fall online. I hope you’re not too torn up, and that you’re healing up.