In God's Hands

"In whose hand is the life of every living thing, And the breath of all mankind?"

(Job 12: 10)

"In whose hand are the depths of the earth, The peaks of the mountains are His also."

(Psalm 95:4)

"He's Got the Whole World in His Hands" is a traditional African-American spiritual, first published in 1927. It became an international pop hit in 1957–58 in a recording by English singer Laurie London, and has been recorded by many other singers and choirs." (Says Wikipedia - here)

In everyday language we say to another "its in your hands" meaning it is under your care and supervision, under your control. All is under control of the the sovereign Lord. He "upholds" all things. (Heb. 1: 3)

Believers are said to be "in the Father's hand" and as such are safe and secure, none being able to snatch them out of his hand. (John 10: 29) It is similar to another verse dealing with another anthropomorphism, with the "arms" of the Lord. "The eternal God is your refuge, And underneath are the everlasting arms." (Duet. 33: 27) God upholds and undergirds all things, especially believers in their standing with God. Another verse that upholds this same idea of God upholding (pun intended) is this:

"Who are you to pass judgment on the servant of another? It is before his own master that he stands or falls. And he will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make him stand." (Rom. 14: 4 ESV)

A man who is upheld by the Lord will be kept from falling, will be "made to stand." So too the Psalmist testified: "Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down; For the LORD upholds him with His hand." (Psa. 37: 24)

Not only is the believer in the hands of the Lord, but so too are his daily experiences. Said the Psalmist: "My times are in Your hand." (Psa. 31: 15) Such a statement is pregnant with meaning. Think upon it. It is similar to these words of the prophet:

“Can I not, O house of Israel, deal with you as this potter does?” declares the Lord. “Behold, like the clay in the potter’s hand, so are you in My hand, O house of Israel." (Jer. 18: 6)

The hand of God may be under or upon us for good, or for evil (judgment). His hand may be employed in helping and upholding you, or perhaps in destroying you. In this way the hand of the God is like that "stone" Jesus referred to when he said:

"And whosoever shall fall on this stone shall be broken: but on whomsoever it shall fall, it will grind him to powder." (Matt. 21: 44; Luke 20: 18)

The very same stone (which is Christ) will save some and destroy others. Again, this is similar to the words of James who wrote:

"There is one Lawgiver, who is able to save and to destroy. Who are you to judge another?" (James 4: 12)

The hand of God, like the stone and like this one Lawgiver, will be either the instrument of salvation or of destruction. 

Benevolent Hands

"You open Your hand And satisfy the desire of every living thing." (Psalm 145:16) 

"You give to them, they gather it up; You open Your hand, they are satisfied with good." (Psalm 104:28)

"...in Your hand is power and might; and it lies in Your hand to make great and to strengthen everyone." (I Chron. 29: 12)

There is a charity organization called "helping hands." We may surely view God's hands as such! He has helping hands like no other! Think about the hands of Christ Jesus! How he laid his hands upon the sick and dying and he healed them! Think of how he laid his hands upon even the dead and they came back to life! Think of how he takes his people by the hand and leads them! Oh those precious hands! The very ones that the wicked pierced with nails to the cross! 

Arresting Hands

"Now, behold, the hand of the Lord is upon you, and you will be blind and not see the sun for a time.” And immediately a mist and a darkness fell upon him, and he went about seeking those who would lead him by the hand." (Acts 13: 11)

“Pity me, pity me, O you my friends, For the hand of God has struck me." (Job 19: 21)

It is said that you cannot outrun the hand of the law, and to some extent that is true. But, men sometimes do escape the long arm of the law and escape arrest and judgment. But, it is not so with the hand and arm of the Lord!

"And the hand of the Lord was with them: 

and a great number believed, and turned unto the Lord." 

(Acts 11: 21)