Holding and Held

I hold on to you;
Your right hand holds on to me—Psalm 63:8

David was in the Judean Wilderness, “a dry and weary land where there was no water.” His physical surroundings were but an echo of his deeper thirst and weariness: "I thirst for you, O God” (63:1).

 

Indeed, our deepest desires are for God himself and His steadfast love, a love that will endure forever. Thus, when caught up in that love, we can say with David, "I’m satisfied” (63:5). 

 

So, David concludes, "I will hold on to you” (63:8)

 

Me too, though my grip is not as strong as it used to be. Not to worry, God is holding on to me! People get tired of me and my imperfections and readily give up on me, but not God. He has me in his grip and will never let go. He will hold on to me forever (63:8; John 10:28,29).

Well, the Rock got ahold of me,

Yes, the Rock got ahold of me.

I used to think I had ahold of the Rock,

But the Rock had ahold of me!

 

David Roper

9.15.21