Cheryl and I went to grocery store after being out of town for a week. We had a lot of things to get, so we split up and went to different parts of the store. She told me she saw a dad with a girl who appeared to be about two years old. The little one did not want to stay with dad, so finally he just grabbed onto the hoodie on her jacket. The young lady thought she was on her own, but the dad was right there with her every step of the way.

I was reminded of this promise Jesus spoke:

John 10:27–30 My sheep listen to my voice; I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they shall never perish; no one can snatch them out of my hand. My Father, who has given them to me, is greater than all; no one can snatch them out of my Father’s hand. I and the Father are one.”

And we also have this comforting assurance:

Hebrews 13:5 God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”

He won’t let go your hand (or your hoodie).

There is a song by Don Francisco entitled “I’ll Never Let Go Of Your Hand.” I have sung it many times, and to each of my daughters at significant events in their lives.

I know what you’ve been hearing
I’ve seen you hide your fear
Embarrassed by your weaknesses
Afraid to let Me near
I wish you knew how much I long
For you to understand
No matter what may happen, child
I’ll never let go of your hand.

 I know you’ve been forsaken
By all you’ve known before
When you’ve failed their expectations
They frown and close the door
But even though your heart itself
Should lose the will to stand
No matter what may happen, child
I’ll never let go of your hand.

 The life that I have given you
No one can take away
I’ve sealed it with My Spirit, blood and word
The everlasting Father has made His covenant with you
And He’s stronger than the world you’ve seen and heard

 So don’t you fear to show them
All the love I have for you
I’ll be with you everywhere
In everything you do
And even if you do it wrong
And miss the joy I planned
I’ll never, never let go of your hand.

 You can listen to the song here.