“I Want to Hold Your Hand” The Beatles (John Lennon and Paul McCartney

For most adults holding the hands of children is primarily for safety sake, however there are so many Biblical references to God holding our hands as a source of comfort, security and strength that we might want to remember the importance of “hand holding” as we raise our children and grandchildren – even boys! One reference says that “Hand” occurs in the Bible 1853 times in 13 translations! In Isaiah 42:6 we are reminded that God “…will also hold you by the hand and watch over you” and in multiple scriptures Jesus told the sick, the lame and the sinner to hold out their hands and they would be healed and forgiven! Wow, never thought about the importance of the hand in this way but hopefully it will make a lasting impression on each of us and encourage us and our loved ones to “lend a hand”!