"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you by my righteous right hand...

For I am the Lord, your God, who takes hold of your right hand

and says to you,

Do not fear; I will help you."

Isaiah 41:10 ,13

The verses above were deemed the "life verses" of my materal grandmother, Linda Seymour.  She and her husband Arthur went to Chad, Africa as missionaries in the 1920's.  Even after Arthur's sudden death in 1935, grandma spent most of her life on the foreign field, retiring in 1968.  Every card or letter I ever received from her bore her unmistakable script as well as four words in quotes, "I will help thee."  (Isaiah 41:13 )  It was a promise she lived her life by and passed on that faith to us.

Recently I've been experiencing pain in my arms, particularly my right arm; and so I decided to do a scripture word study of "right hand" in the Bible.  God revealed to me that the pain is an attack of the enemy because of the marvelous plans the Lord has in store for us in 2011.  He wants to accomplish mighty works in us and through us, so satan is trying to thwart our effectiveness and energy.

Below is a copy of what I wrote in my journal during that study.  I pray that you will be as encouraged as I was.

Old Testament scriptures listing reference to "right hand."  (These can be easily found by using a study Bible, concordance or an online source.)

Genesis 48:13 Israel (Jacob) pronouncing blessing as he is dying.  His right hand on one's head is the sign of primary blessing.

Exodus 15:6 The Lord's right hand is mighty in power and shattered the enemy.

Psalm 16:8 &11 "I have set the Lord always before me; He is at my right hand.  Therefore I will never be shaken! At God's right hand are eternal

pleasures."

Psalm 17:7 God saves by His right hand those who have taken refuge in Him.

Psalm 18:35 God's right hand sustains me.

Psalm 44:3 God's right hand and His arm "won the land," brought the victory because He loved His people.

Psalm 45:4 [Lord], let you right hand display awesome deeds!

Psalm 73:23 [Lord], I am always with you; you hold me by my right hand.

Psalm 91:7 When my support and my strength collapse-- 10,000 may fall at my right hand, but [danger] will not come near me.

Psalm 98:1 The Lord's right hand and holy arm have worked salvation.  (I, too, am holy because I belong to God. So my arm is holy.)

Psalm 110:1 refers to Jesus sitting enthroned at God's right hand

Psalm 110:5 The Lord is at your right hand = near to assist you in battle

Psalm 118:15-16 The Lord's right hand is lifted high and has done mighty things.

Psalm 137:5 If the psalmist forgets Jerusalem he says, "May my right hand forget its skill."

Psalm 139:10 Your hand guides me; your right hand holds me fast.

Isaiah 41:10 & 13        (see above)  God's right hand holds onto my right hand.  His great strength surrounds my own strength.

Isaiah 48:13 God's hand laid the earth's foundation.  His right hand spread out the Heavens! And it is that hand which holds me!

New Testament Scripture references that contain "right hand:"

Matthew 6:5 One's right hand is giving to the needy in secret.

Matthew 22:44 ` Jesus sits enthroned at God's right hand.

Matthew 25:33 The "sheep" (God's children) will be on His right (place of security, safety, blessing, reward).

Acts 2:34 Jesus is exalted to God's right hand.

Acts 7:55 Jesus was standing at the right hand of God.

Romans 8:34 Jesus is at God's right hand and is interceding for us.

Hebrews 1:3 Jesus is seated at God's right hand actively ruling with Him.

Conclusion from New Testament scriptures:  Jesus is the personification of all the Old Testament attributes of God's right hand!  Amen!  Praise You, Lord!

What are the conclusions and applications we can make from these scriptures?  Here are a few I can up with:

What God's right hand does: Displays power, shatters the enemy, kees me strong (never be shaken), saves me, sustains me, "wins the land,"

brings victory (why? because He loves us!), displays awesome deeds, works salvation, does mighty things, holds

me fast and securely, laid the earth's foundations, spreads out the Heavens.

What "right hand" signifies:  blessing, strength, power, action, security, place of honor, righteousness

What is "at His right hand"? Eternal pleasures!

What is said about my right hand? It is a sign of my skill, which is why mine was attacked.   God holds me by my right hand and says to me, "Do

not fear; I will help you."

Lord God, I praise you for who you are!  Thank you for the mighty display of your deeds and your strength!  Lord, I believe that your right hand holds onto my right hand.  I believe that you will give me strength, peace and security to do all that you have called me to do.  I am in Your hands, literally!  I pray that you would cause my arms and hands to come in line physically with the strength you have bestowed spiritually.  In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.