Throughout Scripture, the “right hand of God” is a powerful
image of unstoppable might, divine authority, and ultimate victory. It is the
hand that delivers His people, judges nations, lifts the humble, and secures
the faithful. From the parting of the Red Sea in Exodus 14 to the triumphant
throne in Revelation 5, God’s right hand moves with purpose—it rescues, reigns,
and redeems.
In Exodus 15:6, the people of Israel erupt in praise—"Your
right hand, O Lord, glorious in power, Your right hand, O Lord, shatters the
enemy." They are celebrating the Lord’s defeat of Pharaoh’s armies
without a single sword being lifted. No warriors. No weapons. Only His breath
and the crashing sea did the work. This same powerful right hand is echoed
throughout the Bible, revealing God as the source of salvation, strength, and
security (Psalm 20, Psalm 89, Isaiah 41).
Fast forward to Luke 22:69—Jesus, standing trial before the
Sanhedrin, declares that soon they will witness Him “seated at the right
hand of the power of God.” He wasn’t simply referencing prophecy—He was
making a profound claim: He is the Messiah, the rightful Judge, the Son of God.
In ancient times, the king’s right hand was reserved for the most trusted
ruler, the heir, the one who acted with the king’s full authority. Yet Jesus
was saying something even greater—not just that He shared God’s rule, but that
He was one with the Father. His words were unmistakable, and they shook His
audience to the core.
Jesus now reigns at God’s right hand—not as a distant deity,
but as our living Savior and victorious King (Hebrews 10:12). And from that
place of authority, He intercedes for us—"Christ Jesus who died—more
than that, who was raised to life—is at the right hand of God and is also
interceding for us." (Romans 8:34). The same hand that shattered
Pharaoh’s army, conquered death, and raised Christ from the grave is at work talking
to the Father about you-interceding in your life today. His power is limitless.
His presence is personal. No trial, no enemy, no fear can stand against the
mighty hand that holds you.
Think of a child in a bustling crowd, grasping tightly to
their father’s hand. That grip—the unwavering strength, the assurance of
safety—is exactly what we have in God. Through Christ, we are not just carried,
but upheld by His righteous right hand, and we are never alone, because He
intercedes for us continually.
Today, may you walk with boldness, knowing that the hand of victory holds you securely. Let His power steady your heart, guide your steps, and fill you with peace.
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