To rely solely on “good” hands is to risk the fragility of their imperfection
Even Good hands needs to be in God hands
Man’s hands can build bridges, but God’s hands hold the oceans
What is good may not be God’s but what is God’s can only be good
It is not enough to have your hands on the wheel if His hands are not steering the journey
Good hands may be able to help, only God’s hands can sustain a man
-Femi Adediran, December 2024
Life presents us with countless opportunities to entrust our dreams, goals, and challenges into different hands, some into the hands of skilled professionals, trusted friends, or even our own abilities. These are the “good hands” we often rely on, and while they may seem sufficient, they are undeniably limited.
On the other hand, there are God’s hands, which are not only limitless but also perfect, knowing the end from the beginning. The question then arises: are we content with relying solely on the good hands of man, or do we recognize the unmatched sovereignty of God’s hands?
While good hands might offer competence, experience, or care, they are ultimately bound by human frailty. No matter how skilled or well-intentioned a person is, their capacity to carry your burdens or fulfill your needs is finite.
But God’s hands transcend these limitations; they operate beyond time, resources, and human understanding. The difference is stark: good hands may solve problems temporarily, but God’s hands craft eternal solutions. To rely solely on human hands is to risk the fragility of their imperfection.
Man’s hands can build bridges, but God’s hands hold the oceans
Placing everything in God’s hands doesn’t negate the value of human effort or expertise, rather it magnifies it. God uses people as instruments, but their effectiveness depends on His divine guidance. Even when you entrust matters to men, it’s crucial to commit those matters first to God. His hands work behind the scenes, aligning situations, empowering the people you rely on, and ensuring outcomes that align with His perfect will.
It is not enough to have your hands on the wheel if His hands are not steering the journey
Let this be a challenge: dare to trust God fully. Place your hands, your plans, and your heart on His desk, and let Him take charge. True faith requires surrender, acknowledging that while good hands can help, only God’s hands can sustain.
If you are building a house, don’t just rely on the architect’s hands; place the project in God’s hands, too. Dare to trust Him, not as an afterthought, but as the foundation of your plans. After all, “a hand in God’s hands is better than the best in man’s hands.”
When you relinquish control to Him, you exchange uncertainty for assurance and the temporal for the eternal
The strength of man’s hands is temporary; the power of God’s hands is timeless
