Tattooed

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So, yesterday I was sharing about God meeting us and holding us safe in His hand.  Another scripture that really rocked me and brought home how much God loves me is Isaiah 49: 14-16:  "But Zion said, The Lord has forsaken me, the Lord has forgotten me."  I know I have felt like that.  It is a lonely and hopeless place.  Then God answers comparing His love for us like a mother for her child and in vs 16 says: " See, I have engraved you on the palms of my hands; your walls are ever before me." !!!


That word engraved means carved, to cut, trace.
The word hand is in the same in Exodus 33 from yesterday, hollow or middle of the hand, curve, etc.


When I looked into that I found that in those days, travelers would would tattoo or trace objects of affection or admiration on their palms so they wouldn't forget.


Matthew Henry says "So, for God to say that we are on His palms is to say that He cannot act without being reminded of us."


Do an experiment, write or draw something on your palm and go about your day.  How often are your eyes drawn to it?  It keeps that thing active before you. 


 It is that way with God!


He has carved my name, your name in the palm of His hand.  With everything He does we are always on His mind.  


Some make the comparison to Jesus' Hands with the nail holes.  When He sees His Hands, He remembers who He suffered and died for. 


I am so overwhelmed and thankful for this reminder of God's love and commitment to me!  


So, let's stand strong today...no matter what we are each facing.  God has us ever before His eyes and we are protected as He holds us in His Hands! 


Have a fab day!
xox ~ Jodi


PS.  I want to thank you for reading my blog and allowing me to share my heart!  Your words of encouragement and support have meant the world to me.  May God richly bless you today!