Carried by the Father
Copied from old blog…
On any given Sunday I usually find myself arriving home from church with my son sound asleep in his car seat. Each time I open the back door, unbuckle him from his seat, pick him up and place him on my shoulder. I then manage to enter the house, slip off his shoes and socks, go upstairs to his bedroom and place him in his bed. I finish the routine by covering him with his blanket and placing his puppy next to him.
As I think about it, what I do each Sunday is a good illustration as to what Moses reminds the Israelite people in Deuteronomy 1:31 when hes says, “There you saw how the LORD your God carried you, as a father carries his son, all the way you went until you reached this place.”
You see, Moses was reminding the people that God carried them in there times of need until they reached the place He wanted for them. In my situation each week, I carry my son to the place of safety, comfort, and peace for him. The same is true for what God does for each of us if we rely on Him.
When we are tired, weary, and can’t go on, remember that God can. He will pick you up and carry you to safety, rest, and peace. When life seems overwhelming, remember that God is the giver of peace, understanding, and comfort. May God grant you what you need today and if needed, may He carry you to where you need to go.
