Jabez - Your Hand Would Be With Me

Your hand would be with me

I want my territory enlarged and I need your hand to lead me beyond my old boundary. I dare not step into new territory without the security and safety of God’s guiding hand. A person who is released from prison after a long period would seek someone for guidance to start the new life. It is like a child entering a new large play room holding the hand of the parent. When we enter new territory for studies, work or to live, it would be wise to get advise and help from one who has been there before. The Lord works through people. He extends His helping hand through people.

Psalms 16:8 (NKJV)
I have set the Lord always before me; Because He is at my right hand I shall not be moved.

Psalms 63:7-8 (NKJV)
Because You have been my help, Therefore in the shadow of Your wings I will rejoice.
My soul follows close behind You; Your right hand upholds me.

Isaiah 41:13 (NKJV)
For I, the Lord your God, will hold your right hand, Saying to you, 'Fear not, I will help you.'

What a beautiful, comforting picture to have before your eyes as you now enter with apprehension and fear, the unknown new enlarged territory that you desired and asked for. The Lord is on your right side, turned towards you. Your little right hand is in the Lord’s big right hand. His left hand is embracing you. He is looking down into your frightened face saying, “Don’t be scared. I’ll help you!”