Day 11/30 "I am holding you by your right hand - I, the LORD your God. And I say to you, 'Do not be afraid. I am here to help you.'" - Isaiah 41:13 (NLT) I have read that in ancient times, in Hebrew culture, the right arm was considered a symbol of strength and blessing. Perhaps this is because for so many people the right arm is actually the stronger arm. To hold up the right arm was a symbol of strength, power, victory and honor. Do you see what God is doing in this passage from the prophet Isaiah? God isn't just saying, "Hey, I've got you," or "You know what, I've got this." It's specific - "You don't have to be afraid because I am here to help you... and I'm using MY strength to do it, not yours." God holds my right hand, which represents all of my strength, because I don't need it. How often do we face trials, struggles, conflict, and noise, and pray something like, "Lord, give me str