Stars in His Hands

Sing,

"He's got the whole world in His hands.

 He's got the whole world in His hands.

 He's got the whole world in His hands.

 He's got the whole world in His hands."

"He's got the wind and the rain in His hands" (x4).

and other verses, each one 4x each:

"He's got the tiny little baby,"

 

"You and me brother,"

"He's got everybody here in His hands."

This is a fun song to sing.  From Google search we learn that it appears the song, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, was written by one Alan W. Livingston and Cousin Joe.  Singer Laurie London made it poplular in the late 1950's.

It's comforting to think of if you stop and think about the lyrics themselves.  He, our great and almighty God has us in His hands .

This phrasal expression, "in His hands" was not new, I don't think, to Livingston and Joe.  You'll understand why if you read Revelation 2:1.

"These are the words of Him who holds the seven stars in His right hand..."

The stars representing the seven churches you read about in the ensuing verses and chapter.  

Many people say, "reach for the stars" or "aim for the moon and you might land on a star".

Who is it who can HOLD 'stars,' plural, in His hand?  I like it that they, stars, plural, fit in His hands and they are not too hot to handle.  He doesn't burn His hand with the stars.  I like it that it is Jesus holding the stars.  I like the idea that He is overseeing and caring for these stars.  He does not do so from a distance either.  NO.  He has them... 

"...in His right hand."

He keeps them close and under His watchful, loving eye.   He has not forsaken them.  He sees what is postitive and also what needs correction.  He gives warning and He gives commendation, all for the best outcome.

Any ministry a brother or sister does from the heart for the Lord, is like a star.  I think our Jesus keeps such a star in His right hand of strength and care too. 

He has The Church and your local church stars in His hand.  He cares for you.  Can you feel His loving care?  Do His rod and staff comfort you?  Are you resting, feeding at His table even in the presence of His enemies?  (Your enemies are His too, or rather, His enemies are yours).  Remember goodness and mercy are doggedly following after you.  He reaches for your star(s).

In fact He holds them in His hands.  

Create your own next stanza to that song,

"He holds your church/ministry in His hands, He's got the whole ministry in His hands."

Your star is safely in His hands.  Just think of that!  Give thanks.

                                                   ~ERC  July 2023~

Based on Revelation 1:12-17; 2:1; Psalm 23.

Sing, He's Got the Whole World in His Hands, along with the African children choir & Gaither Music.