The Arms of God

"The Lord is with me as a mighty, awesome One." (Jeremiah 20:11)

I just finished writing down all the scriptures about the "arms of God." All of the references, old and New Testaments, refer to the "mighty power of God" - El Shadai (Almighty God, Sufficiency). All these scriptures are proclaiming His power, from the creation (Jer.32:17) to deliverance (Deut.5:15); to redemption (Ex.6:6); to showing signs and wonders (Duet.7:19); to show His tender mercy as He took little children in this mighty arms. He truly is the "Awesome One!"

The One Who created you with those same outstretched arms, also delivers you from bondage; performs miracles in your life every day, overwhelms you with His mercy and loving kindness, all these things with "His Mighty Outstretched Arms" is the same awesome "El Shadai" of the Bible.

He will come near to you if you will come near to Him. He already is as close as your breath, just invite Him to live in you and control your life and He will really "show Himself mighty on your behalf."


LEANING ON THE EVERLASTING ARMS
Elisha A. Hoffman

What a fellowship, what a joy divine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
What a blessedness what a peace is mine,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

O how sweet to walk in this pilgrim way,
Leaning on the everlasting arms;
O how bright the path grows from day to day,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

What have I to dread, what have I to fear,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.
I have blessed peace with my Lord so near,
Leaning on the everlasting arms.

Chorus
Leaning, leaning, Safe and secure from all alarms;
Leaning, leaning, leaning on the everlasting arms.