Isaiah 49:16: Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands.

 Sometimes in ancient times, the name of a master might be tattooed on the servant so people would know that the servant belonged to the master. But never, ever is the name of a servant tattooed on a master. That would mean a master who is devoted to his servant. 
“I have engraved you…” Not tattooed, but engraved. That word “engraved,” means “to engrave with a hammer, chisel or a spike.”  
Our beloved Jesus out of love allowed engraving his palm with hammer and spike. Thomas witnessed this mark on Jesus’ hand when showed him and said: “Put your finger here and look at My hands. Reach out your hand and put it into My side. Stop doubting and believe.”  This is not just an argument. It is action

What’s engraved in our Savior’s hand?
With spikes and chisel have graven your person, your image, your case, your circumstances, your sins, your temptations, your weaknesses, your wants, your works all are graven in His Hand. Yes beloved, You, everything about you, all that concerns you, ‘you’ altogether are engraved in His compassionate Hand. You are available 7/24 for ready reference in the Mighty, Healing Hand.

 Will you ever say again that my God has forsaken me when he has graven you upon his own palms?  ---Spurgeon. 

My life, with all of its ups and downs,
I gently place into your hands,
Provident God.

My loved ones, those here and
those living in the fullness of
your life,
I gently place into your hands,
Provident God.

My daily work and all who come
into my life through it.
I gently place into your hands,
Provident God.

Our Church and all of the people
of God,
I gently place into your hands,
Provident God.

Our planet and our universe,
revelations of your love,
I gently place into your hands,
Provident God.

In your hands, may we learn to be
expressions of your Providence
today and always. Amen.

- Sister Denise Wilkinson.