(James Smith,”Daily Bible Readings for the Lord’s Household”)
“Underneath are the everlasting arms!” Deuteronomy 33:27
This sweet truth!
That is — underneath every believer.
Those everlasting arms are there . . .
to bear him up,
bear him on, and
to preserve from all real danger.
The arms of God are . . .
invisible — no one sees them;
spiritual — because no one feels them;
careful — for no one falls out of them;
omnipotent —because no one overcomes them.
If the everlasting arms of my God are underneath me, then . . .
I may quietly yield myself unto Him;
confidently expect divine protection;
be certain that He will lift me above my foes;
then I may feel assured that He will safely convey me home.
Aged saints may rejoice in this; for to them the Lord says, “I will be your God throughout your lifetime — until your hair is white with age. I made you, and I will care for you. I will carry you along and save you!” Isaiah 46:4
And weak believers may rejoice in this, for “He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart!” Isaiah 40:11
O to realize this sweet and encouraging truth: underneath me are the everlasting arms!