Hands Are For Loving

And supper being ended, the devil having already put it into the heart of Judas Iscariot, Simon’s son, to betray Him, Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into His hands, and that He had come from God and was going to God, rose from supper and laid aside His garments, took a towel and girded Himself. After that, He poured water into a basin and began to wash the disciples’ feet, and to wipe them with the towel with which He was girded.
John 13:2-5 NKJV

A friend sent me a great story about hands and the value of something when it's in your hands. You may have seen it before. One example was the value of a basketball. In my hand, it's worth about the price of a basketball. However, in Michael Jordan's hands... Or the story about the old violin up for sale at an auction. It looked so bad, the auctioneer couldn't even get anyone to start the bidding. Then an old man walked to the front, lovingly took the violin in hand, and played the most incredible music! Bidding for the old violin went through the roof because of the touch of the old master's hand.

Hands are for loving. God proved that with His hands. He fashioned us in our mother's womb. He stretches forth His hands to heal. He gathers us to Himself. He corrects us and wants us to do what is right. So, whatever God has given you to do - when you do it - it's an act of love because of your obedience. No matter what it is.

Building, demolishing, washing - cooking - cleaning, giving, receiving. Letting go, holding on... Hands are for loving. What's in your hand?

Prayer:

Father,
             Help us to recognize what it is You want our hands to do and help us to do it cheerfully as unto You. By Your Grace and by Your mercy in Jesus' Name we pray. Amen