God's Glory Church

David, who was king of Israel around 1000 BC, is the contemplative soul who wrote our verse for the day:

“… then and there You would have taken me by the right hand and led me.”
Psalms 139:10

Note: Whenever a poem begins in the middle of a sentence, it’s a good idea to explore the larger context of the story. In this case, David explores the overwhelming fact that he can never escape the presence of God.

David realizes that it doesn’t matter if he sits or stands, travels abroad or rests at home, in heaven or in the grave, speaks his mind or keeps his thoughts to himself, or even if he somehow ends up near the farthest ocean on earth.

That’s when David continues:

“… then and there You would have taken me by the right hand and led me.”

Even there, even here, even everywhere—God is always there to guide and direct, strengthen and sustain.

Even if we try to avoid God or run away from His calling in our lives, He is patient and does not leave us, corrects us, guides us.

One thing is certain: He will never leave us.

So, when you’re washing dishes, looking at your phone, or making a difficult decision; when you’re working hard, lazing around at home, or spending time with the people you love; when you’re heartbroken, when you’re happy, when you’re in doubt, when you’re hopeful, and even when you’ve made a terrible decision…

“… then and there You would have taken me by the right hand and led me.”

Wherever you find yourself today, know that you are not alone. You are not lost. You are not without someone who cares and who can save. Thank God, there is no escaping His presence.