“NEVERTHELESS, I (Cynthia Cabo Sellers) am continually with You; You hold me by my right hand. You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory.” (Psalm 73:23-24 NKJ)
Rising early, have you ever approached the new day with a prayer to the One you are certain is There, but not quite sure Where? Then you open His Word, flipping the pages randomly to a passage which leaves you standing amazed that its message, without doubt, was tucked away just for you by the Lover of your soul for a moment such as this?
That was my experience this morning and the words of love from my Lord were penned by the Psalmist long before I knew Him. His Spirit delivered the communiqué with such tenderness and affection that its intention for me could not be overlooked. His devotion to the one He loves could not be resisted. My heart melted and once again my soul found restoration in His presence.
Healing began with the first word. “Nevertheless…” Meaning, “in spite of that” – in spite of what? SIN – my foolish sin. And, I had done it again. In spite of my foolish sin, the Psalmist reminds me that I am continually with God – no, better yet He is continually with me! It says, “You hold me by my right hand.” I can only offer eternal praises and thanksgiving that my continuing on with God depends, not on my ability to “hold His hand,” but on the fact that He holds me by my right hand!
Not only that, in my helpless state He promises to come along side with divine assistance through all life’s trials and gives me assurance of eternal life when the days on earth are done. “You will guide me with Your counsel, and afterward receive me to glory!”
With those blessed words of forgiveness and encouragement I was ready to begin the new day fully satisfied once again. I know I’ll sin again, but He will be right there holding me by my right hand, lifting me out of the muck and mire with His strong arm; offering mercy and grace from His heart of love. Restoring my soul!
