In His Arms

In His Arms

Isaiah 40:28-31

Lena tore open the door and stumbled down the hallway. “Mom! Mom!” she called. “Is it true?”

“Settle down, Lena.” Dad met her and put an arm around her shoulders. “What’s wrong?”

“David said his mom doesn’t have a job anymore, and that all the plant workers have been laid off. It must be true—you’re home too!” exclaimed Lena. “Daddy, if you don’t have your job anymore, how will we pay Kari’s doctor bills?”

Just then, Mom came down the steps with baby Kari. Kari’s eyes lit up when she saw Lena, and she eagerly reached out her hands. Dad let Lena out of his bear hug so that she could take Kari. Lena couldn’t help remembering when Kari was sick and had to go to the hospital so often. She was such a quiet and dull baby then, not at all like the bright, happy baby she was now. Lena squeezed her little sister even tighter in her arms.

Dad saw the tight hug Lena gave Kari. “Lena, whose arms are holding Kari?” he asked.

“That’s a funny question,” said Lena. “Mine are, of course!”

“But,” said Dad, “is she really safe in your arms? Maybe I should take her.”

Lena looked puzzled. “But Dad, you and Mom have taught me to be very careful with Kari. I’m in fourth grade, you know. Why don’t you trust me with Kari now?”

Dad smiled. “Actually, I do,” he said. “I’ll leave her with you. But think about this—you’re worried because I’m out of work. I know it’s a scary thought, and I’ll admit that Mom and I feel a little shaky about it, too. But we’ve decided to leave it in the arms that are holding us.”

Lena stared blankly at her father for a minute, and then she smiled. “God’s arms,” she said simply. Yes, it was true. God’s arms were underneath her family. He would hold them tight, no matter what happened with Dad’s job. PJ

How about You?

Are you worried about your future? Has your mom or dad lost a job? Remember, God knew it was going to happen before you did, and he knows what to do about it. Trust him.

Memorize:

“The eternal God is your refuge, and his everlasting arms are under you.” Deuteronomy 33:27

Rest in His Arms!