In Your Hand

The phrase “in your hand” is used 26 times in the scripture, all in the Old Testament. God used a staff in the hand of Moses and Joshua to rescue His people and to execute judgment upon His enemies. So, the questions comes down to, why is this phrase not mentioned in the New Testament? Could it be that God is still asking us “what is in your hand that I want to use”, but we have been too busy to listen?

I was awakened again this morning at 3:00 AM which is not uncommon……..it seems that the best time for God to have my undivided attention is around that time. It felt keenly aware He was asking me that question……”what have I put in your hand?” My first thought was this computer and the website where I could disseminate informational warnings as I have been doing for a while now. But, for some reason, that didn’t seem like it was the full picture, I really felt there was more to it. As I prayed I was led to the front of my bible where my dear wife had written down a prophetic message I perceived back in October of 2005, it was this; “the seasons of My warnings are drawing to a close”. That was it, nothing further.

Over the past few months I have been increasingly aware that all sorts of warnings have been emanating from all sides……a very possible war with Iran in the Middleast…….worldwide economic problems with probable collapse of our economy in 2-5 years……..worldwide food shortages leading to famines……and on and on. And then there are the warnings of the wolves in sheep’s clothing that are popping up everywhere now, deceiving and being deceived. So, if “sounding the alarm” was not all I was to be about doing, what more was there to do?

Tim……what else is in your hand…….

As I sat on our back porch (one of my favorite places to pray) looking out over our little 5 acre parcel I was reminded of how we walked the perimeter of this property 18 years ago and asked God to use it for His glory to bless and be a blessing. Over the past few years since my elderly mother came to live with us I have been led to get this property back into shape as it had become very overgrown. We used to grow incredible gardens and raised rabbits for meat……..but everything stopped after we started traveling and speaking full time. I truly believe it’s time to once again use what God has put into my hand to bless His people. If just half of the dire warnings come about the needs of my “neighbor” are going to be great. What I have in my hand can be used to help sustain His people during these very turbulent times that lie just over the horizon………and be a great witness of His love for those who don’t know Him yet.

Now……the question comes down to this……what has God placed in your hand....and how does He want to use it........have you asked Him?