“Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hand” (Hebrews 2:7, KJV).
Loved ones, a basketball in my hands is worth about $19. A basketball in Michael Jordan's hands is worth about $100 million. It depends whose hands it's in.
A baseball in my hands is worth about $6. A baseball in Mark McGuire's hands is worth about $100 million. It depends whose hands it's in.
A tennis racket is useless in my hands. A tennis racket in Venus Williams' hands is a championship winning. It depends whose hands it's in.
A rod in my hands will keep away a wild animal. A rod in Moses' hands will part the mighty sea. It depends whose hands it's in.
A sling shot in my hands is a kid's toy. A sling shot in David's hands is a mighty weapon. It depends whose hands it's in.
Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in my hands is a couple of fish sandwiches. Two fish and 5 loaves of bread in Jesus’ hands will feed thousands. It depends whose hands it's in.
Nails in my hands might produce a birdhouse. Nails in Jesus Christ's hands will produce salvation for the entire world. It depends whose hands it's in.
Friends, spiritual life must be lived in the hands of Jesus – because…
John 13:3 (He knew) the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God
Mark 6:2 – (Therefore) mighty works are wrought by his hands
Matthew 19:13 – (They) brought unto him little children, that he should put his hands on them
Luke 4:40 – (On the sick) he laid his hands on every one of them, and healed them
Luke 24:7 – (He was betrayed) and delivered into the hands of sinful men, (to) be crucified, and the third day rise again
Luke 23:46 (At His death) – he said, Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit: and having said thus, he gave up the ghost
Acts 7:48 – (He) dwelleth not in temples made with hands
Acts 14:3 – (To the Apostles He) granted signs and wonders to be done by their hands
Hebrews 1:10 – (The) Lord, in the beginning hast laid the foundation of the earth; and the heavens are the works of thine hands:
Hebrews 10:31 – It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.
As you see now, it depends whose hands it's in.
Friends, put your concerns, your worries your fears, your hopes, your dreams, your families and your relationships in God's hands because… It depends whose hands it's in.
The God of Heaven and Earth is so good, and His love reaches all. Through the free gift of God’s grace by Jesus’ blood (Ephesians 2:8; Revelation 1:5) and your obedient faith (Romans 1:5; 10:17; 16:26), salvation is offered. If you have Bible questions or wish to comment on this post, please do so. Lord willing, a Bible answer will be provided for every Bible question.
The churches of Christ are neither Catholic, Protestant, nor Jew (Romans 16:16; Matthew 16:18-19). We are the loving suffering ONE body of Christ (Ephesians 1:20-23; 4:4-6) – CHRISTIANS: “Yet if any man suffer as a Christian, let him not be ashamed; but let him glorify God on this behalf” (1 Peter 4:16; cf. Acts 11:26; 26:28).
We love you with the love of the Lord (John 13:34-35). Samuel A. Matthews, preaching with the Liberty NW church of Christ, meeting in Portland, Oregon, USA – 3 May 2026.
