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February 22

By February 22, 2019365 Devotions

Left in Good Hands

I will remain in the world no longer, but they are still in the world, and I am coming to you. Holy Father, protect them by the power of your name (John 17:11).

Scripture: John 17:11-15

Song: “For All Thy Care We Bless Thee”

Seems just yesterday our grandchildren were being dropped off with us, entrusted into our care while their mom did all the other things mothers do. But now, our granddaughter, having completed her second year of college, spent the summer taking care of someone else’s children. The parents that employed my granddaughter made a wise choice.

Jesus’ time on earth was coming to an end. His prayer affirmed His desire, and knowledge, that the disciples would continue to be bathed in divine love as they proclaimed the good news throughout the region. He entrusted their care to the Heavenly Father, giver of the Holy Spirit.

I congratulated our granddaughter on landing her position and then affirmed my certainty in her ability to do a fantastic job because of her love for others. It is love that makes her a perfect candidate for giving care.

When I ponder my experience of Jesus in my life, love is at the top of all the notions and suppositions. Because of God’s love for us I am certain that Christ couldn’t have left us in better hands.

Heavenly Father, thank You for Your great love for me. Every day You watch over me with immeasurable love as Your child. With that amazing love, please empower me to live each day in ways that attest to my love for You, my eternal Father. In Jesus’ name, amen.

Jim Eichenberger

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