“13 Shout for joy, O heavens; rejoice, O earth; burst into song, O mountains! For the LORD comforts his people and will have compassion on his afflicted ones. 14 But Zion said, “The LORD has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me.” 15 “Can a mother forget the baby at her breast and have no compassion on the child she has borne? Though she may forget, I will not forget you! 16 See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me.” Isaiah 49:13-16 NIV
People may have short memories or loyalties, but God never forgets me. I am engraved on the palms of his hands. God’s hands are huge, and they have millions of names engraved on them. One of those names is mine. I am important enough to God that he put my name permanently in front of him. He knows who I am, and I am of value to him. Engraved is a conscious, selective act. God made that act while he thought of me.
This is reassuring. On a difficult day, I prayed for God’s guidance and protection. When everything was over and all was well, I saw God put his hands in front of me and point to his palm. “See, I’ve got you right here.” It doesn’t get any better than that.
You’re doing great work.