“He’s in good hands.” “All hands on deck.” “Her hands are tied.” There are multiple expressions involving hands. Hands can construct, destroy, express love and bring aid. God certainly knew what He was doing when He created your five-finger appendages.

And the Lord said to Joshua, “Do not fear them, for I have given them into your hands. Not a man of them shall stand before you.”

Joshua 10:8

Today’s verse shows God placing His power in Joshua’s hands. The people in Gibeon were frightened by their enemies lying in wait for them and sent a message for Joshua to come quickly. When he came, God confused those enemies and struck them with hailstones. He delivered them into Joshua’s hands.

Perhaps the best hands phrase is from Jesus’ final moments on Earth: “Father, into your hands I commit my spirit!” (Luke 23:46) Maybe, like the Gibeonites, life is overwhelming you today, and you fear enemies will attack at every possible opportunity. Follow Christ’s example, and place yourself in your Heavenly Father’s hands. Then pray for this country to experience peace over fear, and ask God to inspire your nation’s leaders to commit themselves into the hands of the Almighty.

Recommended Reading: Joshua 10:1-15